Point of View

The novel’s primary point of view is first person, as Lizzie takes full authority over the story’s narration. This first person narration is incredibly important to the novel’s style, as the fragmented passages are representative of an internal monologue. The novel is wholly focused on presenting Lizzie’s unfiltered thoughts in a stream of consciousness style, which is vital to understanding Lizzie’s sense of self. By coming to understand who Lizzie is, such as learning how her anxieties control many of the decisions she makes, readers are able to empathize with Lizzie. As Lizzie’s thoughts are plagued by her many fears, readers can easily spot her subtle but significant character development, as she steadily learns how to overcome her anxieties. Furthermore, because the reader is seeing everything and everyone through Lizzie’s eyes, her compassionate nature invites readers to connect...