Pure diegetic narration constructs the basic structure of the novel and sets the anti-hero tone for the characterization and theme-probe.

本真叙述构建起小说的基本情节框架，并为人物刻画和主题阐释奠定了反英雄基调。

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Now, if we had Mr. Jordan on the witness stand, which I hope to be able to call Mr. Jordan, you would need to probe where his loyalties lie, listen to the tone of his voice, look into his eyes and determine the truthfulness of his statements.

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