First-person narration is a mode of storytelling in which a storyteller recounts events from their own point of view using the first person such as \"I\", \"us\", \"our\" and \"ourselves\. The narrator is a person in the story, telling the story from their own perspective². The character who tells the story might be in the middle of the action or more of a character who observes the action from the outer limits².
The narrative style influences our perception of the events in the story, because we only see and hear what the narrator sees and hears. We also get to know the narrator's thoughts, feelings, opinions, biases, and motivations, which may affect how they interpret and present the events. This means that we may not get the full or objective picture of what is happening in the story, and we may have to question the narrator's reliability or credibility.
The narrative style also contributes to the story's meaning, because it allows us to connect with the narrator on a personal level and empathize with their situation. It also creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, as if we are experiencing the events along with the narrator. It also allows the narrator to address the reader directly or indirectly, creating a sense of involvement or engagement. The narrative style may also reflect the theme or message of the story, such as identity, memory, truth, or perspective.