Kaksoisnäkökulmaan

Kaksoisnäkökulmaan, often translated as dual perspective or double viewpoint, is a narrative technique where a story is told from the perspectives of two or more characters. This allows the reader to experience the events of the narrative through different eyes, gaining a more complete or nuanced understanding of the plot, characters, and their motivations. Each character's viewpoint offers a unique interpretation of shared events, and the discrepancies or complementarities between these perspectives can be a significant element of the storytelling.

This technique can be employed in various ways. Sometimes, the perspectives alternate chapter by chapter or even within scenes. Other times, a single event might be recounted multiple times by different characters, highlighting their individual biases, memories, or emotional states. The author uses this method to create dramatic irony, build suspense, explore complex relationships, or delve into the psychological landscape of their characters. It can also serve to challenge the reader's perception of truth, demonstrating that reality is often subjective and dependent on who is telling the story. Writers like William Faulkner and many contemporary novelists have utilized kaksoisnäkökulmaan to enrich their narratives.