FAQ About The Secret History
Why is Richard an unreliable narrator?
Richard can be considered an unreliable narrator because he is not completely forthcoming or objective in his narration of events. Throughout the book, Richard's descriptions of events and characters are often colored by his own biases, motivations, and emotions. For example, he idealizes and admires the wealthy, intellectual group of students that he becomes involved with, which can influence his descriptions of their actions and behavior.
Additionally, Richard is an active participant in the events of the book, and his own actions and motivations are often unclear or ambiguous. As a result, the reader is left to interpret the events of the book through Richard's subjective perspective, which can be influenced by his own flaws, biases, and limitations as a character.
