The Third Life of Grange Copeland | Techniques
The central conceit in The Third Life of Grange Copeland, the idea that people can die and be symbolically reborn more than once during the course of their life, has already been considered in the section on "Themes," as understanding of the conceit is central to an appreciation of the novel. Another key element of the text is Walker's use of an omniscient third-person narrator, who can describe the hidden thoughts and motivations of the characters. This is essential as the novel deals with the different personas that many characters assume in order either to conform to, or...
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