Question

What is the point of view and how does it affect our understanding of the story? Use evidence to support your answer. In story " the story of hour"

Answer 1

The point of view of "The Story of an Hour" is first person, limited point of view. The story is told from the perspective of the protagonist, Louise Mallard. This affects our understanding of the story because we only know what Louise knows. We are not privy to the thoughts of any other characters. It affects our understanding of the story because it allows us to see the events through the eyes of the protagonist. We can understand her thoughts and feelings and see how she reacts to the events that unfold.