The Remains of the Day | Style
First-Person Narration
For the most part, the style of The Remains of the Day flows from the voice of Stevens, whose memories provide the novel’s text. The entire book is his account of the past and present, which gives the reader a distinct impression of his character. Stevens’s style is formal, courteous, and longwinded. He has a tendency to be very precise in his communication, to overthink matters, and to share his every thought. For example, rather than simply explaining that Mr. Farraday’s banter makes him uncomfortable, Stevens rambles on...
[The entire page is 717 words long]
Join eNotes
The above is a free excerpt. Get total access to this content with the:
Summary and Analysis – Themes – Characters – And much more...
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
Navigate
Tell a friend about The Remains of the Day at eNotes.
