narration or the perspective from which the story is told. It can be classified as first person and third person. a. First Person. The narrator is a character in the story who can reveal only personal thoughts and feelings. It uses the personal pronoun I. Example: “I was standing in the dark. I was scared and cold. Then, I felt something on my shoulder, and it was a hand. - In the Dark b. Third Person. This is when the narrator is removed from the story and tells it from an outside perspective. To do this, the narrator uses personal pronouns like "he," "she," and "they" to refer to the characters in the story. Example: “Ravana devised a plan to abduct Sita. He sent a magical golden deer which Sita desired Rama to hunt. A long time had passed, but Rama didn’t return. Thus, Lakshmana went off to find his brother.” – Ramayana 6. Theme. It refers to the central idea or message of a story. Example: In Ramayana, the theme is about showing love and doing one’s duties and responsibilities, or known as dharma. Rama showed his love to Sita by saving her from the enemy. He also performed his duties and responsibilities as a king, husband, son, and brother, respectively. Enrichment Activity: Identify the types of conflicts, point of view and theme. in the story" Ramayana",
The Story of Ramayana
Types of Point of View Theme Conflicts 1. 1. 1. 2. 3.