Isabel Lozano Renieblas
In the Greek novel, oral first-person narratives delay the main plot. Cervantes uses them for different aesthetic purposes. They allow the introduction of an appraisal of the work, break up the main plot, and introduce themes alien to the literary tradition. Finally, first-person narratives also add color to the novel, explore different points of view, and indivdualize the characters. In sum, they expand the borders of fiction