What is a Third Person Narrator?

A third person narrator tells the story from an outside view. This narrator does not participate in the story. Words like 'he,' 'she,' 'they,' or 'them' are used. For example, if the story is about a girl named Anna, the narrator might say, 'Anna walked to the park.'

What is an Omniscient Narrator?

An omniscient narrator is a special type of third person narrator. This narrator knows everything about all the characters and events in the story. They can tell the thoughts and feelings of each character. An example would be, 'Anna felt sad as she walked to the park, wishing her friend was with her.'

Key Differences

• Third Person: Tells the story from an outside view, but may only know one character’s thoughts.
• Omniscient: Knows the thoughts of every character and events that are happening everywhere.

In Summary

Both third person and omniscient narrators help tell a story from outside. If you want a narrator who knows many things, use an omniscient narrator. If you want a simpler viewpoint, a third person narrator works well!