Reflecting the Interior
Laura Spence-Ash explores how great writers can reveal character not through interior thoughts, but through how a character sees the world—a technique that often conveys more about the character than direct access to their inner monologue. Her analysis of William Trevor shows how language choice and sentence structure evolve during the description, offering insights into character dynamics and emotional undercurrents. Ultimately, she suggests that a character’s gaze can be as revealing as their thoughts, making this a powerful narrative tool.