Unreliable Narrators: 'Fingersmith' on Social Media
Unreliable Narrators: 'Fingersmith' on Social Media
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Unreliable Narrators: 'Fingersmith' on Social Media
What do you already know about unreliable narrators and social media deception?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will understand how point of view and manipulation create unreliable narration and how appearance vs reality can influence trust, both in literature and social media.
Key Themes of 'Fingersmith'
Characters, like narrators, hide the truth and trick each other – and the reader. Reality is not always what it seems.
Manipulation & Deception
Point of View & Perspective
The meaning of events shifts depending on whose story we hear. Multiple perspectives make truth slippery.
The Power of Perspective
Every narrator and character filters events through their own view. Can we ever fully trust what we see or hear?
Step-by-Step Social Media Activity
1. Choose a key scene from 'Fingersmith'. 2. Select one character’s point of view. 3. Create 5-8 Instagram-style slides showing this scene. 4. Add a caption, a 'hidden truth', and one 'misleading' detail to each post.
Tips for Creating Unreliable Posts
Think like your character: What would they really reveal? What might they hide or distort? Use irony, filters, emojis, and strategic captions.
Example Scene: The Asylum
Present and Reflect
Share your group’s story sequence with the class. Which version felt most believable? Why? How did captions, truths, and lies influence your reading?
Final Reflection
How does 'Fingersmith' use unreliable narration to shape your trust? What lessons can we draw about believing social media posts today?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
