Erika+Flores

The point of view of the book is that in the beginning it started out talking about more than one person’s insights (more than just Shinji’s thoughts). It was written in third person. But as the story progressed it stayed as third person, but focused more on just Shinji’s thoughts and actions, or whoever is present in the book. For example, when Chiyoko arrived and was cooped up in her room the point of view was focused on her thoughts because she was the only character present at the time. The effects of the shift in point of view was that we get a better understanding of Shinji and Chiyoko’s thoughts, for example, and know what they are thinking other than being clueless to what is going on in their mind. The added purpose of changing the point of view was because we are finished with the first stage of being introduced to the village and all the characters, but now the view has changed to focus on a more round character, such as Shinji. With a shifted point of view we will be able to decide what kind of person Shinji, along with all the other characters, is.
 * Question 7: Finally, POV seemed to shift in this weekend’s reading. Discuss the affect and added purpose to the novel.**