What did the " wedge " at the beginning of the novel mean?
A "wedge" at the beginning of a novel usually referred to a form of literature, also known as "wedge novel" or "interjection novel". This kind of novel was featured by inserting some specific content at the beginning of the story, such as introducing the characters, background information, plot outline, etc., and then gradually unfolding in the following story. A "wedge" is usually used to guide the reader into the story and give a brief background introduction to help the reader better understand the characters and plot in the story. In the creation of a novel, the "wedge" could be used as a technical writing method or as an independent literary work. The most famous " Wedge novel " was France's Hugo's " Notre-Dame de Paris." In the novel, Hugo introduced Quasimodo's background and character through a short introduction so that the readers could better understand the theme and plot of the novel.