Question

Read the following short passage.

So they parted; and the young man pursued his way until, being about to turn the corner by the meeting-house, he looked back and saw the head of Faith still peeping after him with a melancholy air, in spite of her pink ribbons.

"Poor little Faith!" thought he, for his heart smote him. "What a wretch am I to leave her on such an errand! She talks of dreams, too. I thought as she spoke there was trouble in her face, as if a dream had warned her what work is to be done to-night. But no, no; 't would kill her to think it. Well, she's a blessed angel on earth; and after this one night I'll cling to her skirts and follow her to heaven."

Which point of view is used in this excerpt?

a. first person
b. omniscient
c. limited omniscient
d. objective

Answer 1

I would say first person hope this helped

Answer 2

The correct answer is c. limited omniscient. The 3rd person narrator knows Goodman's thoughts and the story is told accordingly. However, the perspective of Faith and other characters is not included. This is in line with the fact that the story is centered around the character of Goodman; whatever happens, happens to illuminate his personal development and actions.