Gérard Genette’s concept of 'Focalization' refers to:
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Correct answer: The perspective or 'lens' through which the narrative is presented
Genette separated the person who 'speaks' (the narrator) from the person who 'sees' (the focalizer). This distinction is vital for analyzing the structure of narrative perspective.
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