Read the excerpt below:

"I watched the market bustle, the colors flashing like fireworks, but my mind lingered on the old man's sigh, a reminder of days gone."

Identify the narrative point of view used and explain how this choice influences the reader's perception of the protagonist.

Question

Read the excerpt below:

"I watched the market bustle, the colors flashing like fireworks, but my mind lingered on the old man's sigh, a reminder of days gone."

Identify the narrative point of view used and explain how this choice influences the reader's perception of the protagonist.

Accepted Answer

First‑person point of view; it creates intimacy and shows the protagonist as reflective and emotionally sensitive.

Neco 2024 Literature In English Question 43