A writer usually attempts to create a bond of trust between writer and reader. How and to what extent have at least two writers you have studied been able to elicit your trust?
Sophocles:
The Greek author really takes a stride to evoke strong emotions through dramatic scenes in order for the reader to feel attached to the situation that is unfolding. He immerses the reader into the story as if he is showing them a glimpse of the past. The relationship between the author and the reader is not intimate, but still is very powerful. The tragic feelings of anger, hate, confusion, and horror are all conveyed by Sophocles to the reader. With these deep emotional connections, the reader gains trust in the author and therefore finds them reliable. This is a good and bad situation. If the reader trusts the author, then the story unfolds faster and the ending is more predictable. Yet, if the author is unreliable, then the trust is tested and therefore creating either suspense or distaste towards the author. Sophocles did a good job giving trust to the reader because he himself was not a part of the play, but still kept the reader connected through the emotions and conflicts, both internal and external.
Ibsen:
The Norwegian author takes a much different approach than the ancient Greek author, Sophocles. Ibsen still tells the story in 3rd person like Sophocles, but does not evoke very strong emotions like those of Oedipus. Instead, he convinces the reader that he is talking about their family. He gains their trust because he feels it is not about the emotions, social and physical happiness. This author takes a more personal approach to gaining the trust rather than beating the reader up with the intense emotions of a Greek tragedy. He relates family issues to what the reader might have experienced or been involved with before
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