Point of View

The Woman in Black is told through first person narration, from Arthur’s point of view. Arthur turns out to be a very reliable narrator, who does not shy away from criticizing his young self. Arthur’s mature age allows him to make thoughtful reflections on his adventure as a young man, its effect being that The Woman in Black reads like a memoir.

The novel’s narration style remains consistent throughout. However, Arthur occasionally interrupts the story to provide insight on what is to come or to express his regret. For instance, Arthur, as the narrator, admonishes his arrogance as a young man. He says, “Having, in my youthful and priggish way, summed up and all but dismissed him, I let my mind wander back to London…” (25). Evidently, Arthur undergoes a transformation as result of his experience and advancing age. Furthermore, Arthur’s narration...