Tekijänäkö

Tekijänäkö is a Finnish term that translates to "author's view" or "author's perspective" in English. It refers to the narrative stance or the point of view from which a story is told. This perspective shapes how the reader experiences the characters, events, and setting of a work of fiction.

There are several common types of tekijänäkö. First-person narration, where the story is told by a character within the story using "I" or "we," offers an intimate and subjective experience. The reader is privy to the narrator's thoughts, feelings, and biases. Third-person narration, using "he," "she," or "they," can be either limited or omniscient. Third-person limited focuses on the thoughts and feelings of a single character, while third-person omniscient grants the narrator access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters and knowledge of events beyond any single character's experience.

The choice of tekijänäkö is a fundamental decision for an author, significantly impacting the tone, mood, and overall effect of the narrative. It influences what information the reader receives and how they interpret the story's unfolding events. Different perspectives can create varying degrees of suspense, empathy, or detachment. Understanding tekijänäkö is crucial for analyzing literary works and appreciating the author's craft in guiding the reader's engagement with the text.