Lazarrilo De Tomes Literary Analysis

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In the novella Lazarrilo de Tormes, Lazarillo describes the ascent of his social standing. He learns life lessons and bears numerous difficulties while he serves eight masters all through the story. As the narrator of his story, Lazarillo is in control of the way he introduces himself and his activities to the pursuers of the novella. Unfortunately, this leaves space for inclinations and lies that change the way the followers see the novella. Despite enlightening a story concerning his life to provide information and entertainment to his excellency, Lazarillo de Tormes is not a reliable storyteller. He is telling his story to entertain Vuestra Merced who is alluded to as his excellency. Therefore, Lazarillo needs to make his biography as fascinating