There are so many novels out there that it's impossible to say for sure without knowing which novel we're talking about. Some novels start with a bang and kill off a major character right at the beginning to shock the readers. Others may have a more gradual build - up, with a less significant character dying first. In 'Lord of the Flies', the first death is quite impactful and helps to establish the descent into chaos on the island.
Well, the first to die in 'Pulp Fiction' is that guy in the very start. Vincent Vega is sent to retrieve a briefcase and when they are in the car, the young man in the backseat says something stupid or threatening. Vincent just turns around and shoots him without hesitation. It's a very sudden and brutal start to the movie, setting the tone for the kind of violence and unpredictability that follows throughout the film.
Often, it sets the tone. If it's a violent death, it might signal a dark and dangerous story ahead. For example, in a crime novel, the first death can hook the reader into the mystery.
Think about the scope of the story. If it's a big, epic story with many characters and locations, third person can handle that better. You can describe different scenes and characters more easily. Like in a fantasy epic where there are multiple kingdoms and races, third person can show all that complexity.
The first person in web novels was usually from the perspective of the protagonist. The protagonist could personally experience and feel the plot and characters in the novel so that he could be more deeply integrated into the story.
First-person novels usually brought a more realistic and immersive reading experience, and it was easier to attract the attention and resonance of the readers. However, some people think that first-person novels sometimes make the plot and characters too personal and fictional, lacking realism and historical authenticity.
Mo Yan was the first person in China to be nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature and die. Mo Yan was born in 1955 in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China. He is a translator and poet. He was nominated for many literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature. However, he died of cancer in 2012 at the age of 48.
Third person also has its merits for a first novel. It gives a broader perspective. You can show different characters' actions and thoughts. Take 'Pride and Prejudice' as an example. Jane Austen uses third person to show the interactions and misunderstandings among various characters in the story. It allows for a more complex plot development and a wider view of the fictional world.
Writing a novel is a creative art. Choosing to use the first or third person depends on the plot and theme of the novel.
First-person writing usually makes it easier for readers to enter the story because the author can describe the plot and characters from his own point of view. This kind of writing method could allow the readers to participate in the story more directly, increasing the emotional resonance and sense of immersion. However, first-person writing may also make the novel too autobiographical and lack fiction and mystery. Therefore, it needs to be selected according to the overall concept and theme of the novel.
Third-person writing was more focused on describing events and the actions of the characters rather than the author's own feelings and experiences. This way of writing allows readers to better understand the plot and the relationship between the characters, while also increasing the fiction and mystery of the novel. However, third-person writing might also make readers feel that they lack emotional resonance and immersion.
In summary, the choice of first or third person depended on the overall concept and theme of the novel. If the novel needed a more realistic description, it could choose to use the first person; if the novel needed a more fictional and mysterious plot, it could choose to use the third person.