Discuss how the author employs free indirect discourse to develop the inner world of Sita and analyze its impact on the reader's perception.
Answer
Free indirect discourse blurs the boundary between Sita's thoughts and the narrator, allowing readers to experience her internal conflict, thereby fostering empathy and critiquing colonial attitudes.
Step-by-step solution
- Define free indirect discourse and its characteristics.
- Identify passages where it appears in Sita's narration.
- Explain how this technique reveals her inner conflict.
- Discuss how it enhances reader empathy and underscores colonial critique.
Common mistake: Confusing free indirect discourse with direct dialogue or third‑person narration
Concept tested: Narrative technique
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