What is point of view
Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story or narrative is told. It is the lens through which readers experience and interpret the events and characters in a piece of literature. Point of view can vary and be categorized into three main types:
1. First-person point of view: The story is narrated by a character who refers to themselves as "I" or "we". In this perspective, readers have an intimate connection with the narrator and experience events as the character perceives them.
2. Second-person point of view: The story addresses the reader directly using "you". This perspective is less common in literature but can create a more immersive and interactive reading experience.
3. Third-person point of view: The story is told by an outsider narrator who refers to characters using "he", "she", or "they". This perspective can take two forms: limited and omniscient. In limited third-person, the narrator has access to the thoughts and feelings of only one character, while in omniscient third-person, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
The choice of point of view is significant as it affects character development, narrative distance, and readers' emotional connection. It helps shape the reader's understanding of events, characters' motivations, and the overall meaning of the narrative.