Point of View in The Da Vinci Code A Stylistic Analysis of The Da Vinci Code
Point of View in The Da Vinci Code A Stylistic Analysis of The Da Vinci Code part 22
In the beginning of the epilogue Robert Langdon still asks himself questions, but these questions are self-reflective. That an idea has formed in his mind which he ponders and about which he steadily becomes more certain is demonstrated by: “Could it be?” and “is that why Saunière needed to talk with me? Had I unknowingly guessed the truth?” (Brown, 2003: 588; 590). These questions are again foregrounded by italicisation and therefore draw the readers’ attention. Epistemic modality is also foregrounded in the epilogue. However, instead of expressing uncertainty as he did in chapter 1, 9, 12, 104 and 105, now Langdon expresses certainty. It is for example stated in the epilogue that “within seconds, he found what he knew was there”, he “could feel his destination within reach”; “he knew that at the end of the tunnels stood the most mysterious of Parisian monuments” and “now at last, he sensed the true meaning of the Grand Master’s verse” (Brown, 2003: 589; 590; 592). It is very interesting that Robert Langdon now expresses such a high level of certainty about the situation he is in. This is in complete contrast to the chapters in the beginning of the novel, in which the level of uncertainty expressed by Robert Langdon was very high. Robert Langdon thus seems to have become much more certain at the end of The Da Vinci Code.
4. Conclusion
In my analysis it was found that The Da Vinci Code is mainly narrated from the point of view of Robert Langdon. Langdon is also portrayed as a trustworthy and knowledgeable character. Firstly, he is connected to a fictional counterpart of Harvard, a well-known as a highly prestigious institution. The fact that the character Robert Langdon is connected with a fictional counterpart of Harvard will be likely to give the readers the impression that Langdon is very knowledgeable. Secondly, Langdon demonstrates that he is knowledgeable concerning his career and knowledge about himself. Thirdly, other characters seem to trust Langdon.
Analysis of The Da Vinci Code to be continued… (part 23).
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