The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender

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HOW DISTINCTIVE VOICES SHAPE MEANING – SEMINAR NOTES TO EXPAND UPON The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender The Distinctive Voice of Claudia Valentine –
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First person narrative, short sentences, disregard for strictly correct grammar, writing is ‘economical’, her narrative is tough and in the style of chandler school Language: Straight forward, staccato style, tough, clear, ironic, colloquial, unconventional, ‘clipped’ style ‘Hard-­‐boiled’ detective Sustains interest throughout the novel Convincing tone Omniscient (as detective of Sydney) Her distinct voice plays on gender roles, with the reverse of familiar conventions, seen in the first pages of the book. Her voice also leads the reader to assume it’s a man, playing on appearance versus reality. ‘As I got out of bed I realised I wasn’t the only