Question

From which point of view is the following quotation written? "But though I was so terrified by the idea of the seafaring man with one leg, I was far less afraid of the captain himself than anybody else who knew him." (Treasure Island)

Answer 1

The provided quotation from 'Treasure Island' and the other excerpts are written from a first person point of view, utilizing personal pronouns like 'I' and 'my'.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the provided quotation, "But though I was so terrified by the idea of the seafaring man with one leg, I was far less afraid of the captain himself than anybody else who knew him."

(Treasure Island), the point of view is first person, evidenced by the use of first-person pronouns like I and my.

The narrator is expressing their personal feelings and experiences directly to the reader, which is characteristic of first-person narration.

The excepts included from various texts all employ first-person point of view as the narrators share their personal experiences and perspectives.

Answer 2

The quotation is written from the first-person point of view.

Explanation:

The use of first-person pronouns such as "I" and "my" in the quotation indicates that the narrator is a character within the story, providing their personal perspective.

In this case, the narrator expresses fear and unease about the "seafaring man with one leg" and the captain. The first-person point of view allows readers to experience the narrative through the eyes and emotions of the narrator, creating a sense of immediacy and personal connection with the events in Treasure Island.

This perspective can influence the reader's interpretation of the characters and events, as it is filtered through the subjective lens of the narrator's perceptions and feelings