Abstract

A Song of Ice and Fire is the famous contemporary fantasy literature series written by George R. R. Martin. It has been well received since its publication and translated into over 30 languages. One of the reasons why it is such a big hit is the author's outstanding narrative techniques. Therefore, the research on the narrative techniques in A Song of Ice and Fire will help us better understand the reason why it has become such a monument of fantasy literature and better analyze this splendid epic. This article puts the emphasis on the third limited person POV narrative technique and the narrative technique of multiple main story lines. These techniques have made the story complex and fascinating, therefore, adding dramatization and immersion to it.

Keywords：A Song of Ice and Fire; Fantasy literature; Point of view; Multiple main storylines

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1 Introduction

1.1 Research Background1

1.2 Research Purpose2

1.3 Literature Review3

2 Limited Third Person POV in A Song of Ice and Fire

2.1 The Definition of Limited Third Person POV5

2.2 Principles of Choosing Primary POV Characters6

2.3 Effects of Limited Third Person POV7

    2.3.1Sense of Reality Created by POV Narrative Technique7

    2.3.2Immersion Brought by POV Narrative Technique8

    2.3.3 Dramatization Brought by POV Narrative Technique9

3 The Narrative Technique of Multiple Main Storylines in A Song of Ice and Fire

3.1The Storyline of King’s Landing 11

3.2 The Storyline of The North 12

3.3 The Storyline of Arya Stark 13

3.4 The Storyline of Jon Snow 13

3.5 The Storyline of Daenarys Targaryen 14

4 Conclusion16

Bibliography18

Acknowledgements19