The Good Soldier

by Ford Madox Ford

The Good Soldier: Stream of Consciousness 1 key example

Definition of Stream of Consciousness

Stream of consciousness is a style or technique of writing that tries to capture the natural flow of a character's extended thought process, often by incorporating sensory impressions, incomplete ideas, unusual syntax... read full definition
Stream of consciousness is a style or technique of writing that tries to capture the natural flow of a character's extended thought process, often by incorporating... read full definition
Stream of consciousness is a style or technique of writing that tries to capture the natural flow of a character's... read full definition
Part 1, Chapter 1
Explanation and Analysis—Saddest Story:

The famous opening line of The Good Soldier establishes the novel's commitment to irony, hyperbolic exaggeration, and stream-of-consciousness narration from its opening letters:

THIS IS THE SADDEST STORY I HAVE EVER HEARD.