Point of View

Properties of Thirst is written exclusively from the third-person point of view. It is told from the third person limited point of view so the reader only gets insight into the thoughts of one person at a time, but throughout the novel, the narrator follows the actions and thoughts of different characters, rounding out the novel and allowing for multiple main characters. This point of view provides a more well-rounded view of the ranch, the camps, and the interpersonal familial relationships in the novel. While Wiggins tells the story from the perspective of numerous characters, much of it is told through Sunny or Schiff’s point of view.

Schiff’s point of view is notable in this novel because it provides first-hand insight into what is happening in the camps. He is instrumental in the building of the camp and in its maintenance. Therefore, his...