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Point of View in a Novel

Point of view is usually an important element of a novel. Point of view is the mode of narration of the author to portray the events in a novel. It is the utilization of pronouns to express the point of view of the author. Usually, there are three types of points of views: First Person, Second Person & Third Person.

First Person Point of View

First Person Point of View is the mode of narration, whereby the author utilizes first person pronouns to narrate the entire story of the novel. It is the use of pronouns I, me, us & us. In this particular point of view, the narrator is normally the author himself, or any other character like hero, heroine, who tells the story. It really is an important and also natural method of narrating the story. The First Person Point of View provides credibility to the story of the author. The author himself tells the story to his readers, which gives rise to an impression that the story, the author is telling, is based on realities and there is absolutely no element of artificiality. Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations an example in this respect. In this novel, the hero, Pip, is telling the story. Have a look at the following example taken from Great Expectations:

My father's family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip. So, I called myself Pip, and came to be called Pip.

(Great Expectations: By Charles Dickens)

Second Person Point of View

Second Person Point of View is the mode of narration, whereby the author employs 2nd person pronouns to narrate the story of the novel. This point of view is also called Objective Point of View. It is very occasionally employed by novelists because it is the most challenging point of view. The author needs to use the pronouns you, your and yours to take the story ahead. In this particular point of view, the author turns out to be a spectator. He barely watches the action of the story. Look at the following example taken from Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney:

You are not the kind of guy who would be at a place like this at this time of the morning. How did you get here? It was your friend Tad Allagash. Your brain is rushing with Brazilian marching powder. You are talking to a girl with a shaved head. You want to meet the kind of girl who isn't going to be here.

(Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney)

Third Person Point of View

Third Person Point of View is the mode of narration, whereby the author makes use of third person pronouns to tell the story. The author utilizes the pronouns he, she, it, and they. It is more widely used by authors on account of having flexibility in narrating the story of the novel. The novelist has many choices to obtain information about any character or event. It is the point of view, which gives us insight in the personality of any character. That is why; it is also called Omniscient Point of View. Look at the following example taken from Jan Austin’s novel Price & Prejudice:

Sir William had been delighted with him. He was quite young, wonderfully handsome, extremely agreeable, and, to crown the whole, he meant to be at the next assembly with a large party. Nothing could be more delightful! To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love; and very lively hopes of Mr. Bingley's heart were entertained.

(Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen)
Setting in a Novel

Setting is yet another compelling element of a novel. Setting means the location, where the events of the novel have been taken place. It might be one place or it might covers more than one places like in Henry Fielding’s novel The History of Tom Jones. Setting generates a visual sketch in the minds of readers, which in turn, causes it to be easier for the readers to have an understanding of the environment around the characters. An ambiguous and non-realistic setting can mar the quality of a novel. The novelist has got to showcase the location to the readers like a mirror reflecting an image. The more vivid the description of the setting, the more the reader will grasp the meaning of the novel.

Setting encompasses quite a few factors like weather, geography, socio-economic status, surroundings etc. These elements have an effect on the entire atmosphere of the novel. The weather conditions give the reader an insight into the emotional conditions of the characters . You might have observed the dreary and scary sounds of wolves in Wuthering Heights, which give us an impression how the Wuthering Heights is . It reveals the gloomy atmosphere of the novel.
Theme in a Novel

Theme is the crux of the matter that the author wants to explain through the events of the novel. It is the principal idea of the novel. The entire story of the novel revolves around one main idea and the author’s purpose is almost always to make aware the reader about his main idea. Without having a clear idea in your mind, you won’t be able to compose a stunning novel. Every novel and every story has a theme, which the author would like to elucidate. Consequently, theme has assumed a key role in a novel. In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the novelist wants to prove that money is nothing in comparison with love. Money is the only thing that brings about horrible changes in the personality of Pip. Wealth turns Pip into a name-dropper and he doesn’t want to meet Mr. Joe as he is unsocial, rustic and rural bumpkin. He forgets his friendship, affection, behaviour and treatment, when he was a little child and he had no one except Mr. Joe.

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Melihat hasil tanpa pemungutan suaraSudut pandang dalam NovelSudut pandang biasanya merupakan elemen penting dari sebuah novel. Sudut pandang adalah modus narasi penulis untuk menggambarkan peristiwa dalam sebuah novel. Ini adalah penggunaan kata ganti untuk mengungkapkan pandangan dari penulis. Biasanya, ada tiga jenis sudut pandang: orang pertama, kedua orang & orang ketiga.Sudut pandang orang pertamaSudut pandang orang pertama adalah modus narasi, dimana penulis memanfaatkan pertama kata ganti orang untuk menceritakan seluruh cerita dalam novel. Itu adalah penggunaan kata ganti saya, saya, kami & kami. Dalam ini pandang tertentu, narator adalah biasanya penulis sendiri, atau karakter-karakter lainnya seperti pahlawan, pahlawan, yang menceritakan kisah. Itu benar-benar adalah metode penting dan juga alami menceritakan kisah. Sudut pandang orang pertama memberikan kredibilitas cerita dari penulis. Penulis sendiri menceritakan kepada para pembacanya, yang menimbulkan kesan bahwa cerita, penulis mengatakan, didasarkan pada realitas dan tidak benar-benar ada unsur kepalsuan. Charles Dickens' harapan besar contoh dalam hal ini. Dalam novel ini pahlawan, Pip, adalah menceritakan kisah. Kita lihat contoh berikut diambil dari pengharapan besar:Nama keluarga ayah saya menjadi Pirrip, dan Philip nama Kristen saya, lidahku bayi bisa membuat nama kedua tidak ada lagi atau lebih eksplisit dari Pip. Jadi, disebut diriku Pip, dan kemudian disebut Pip.(Great Expectations: By Charles Dickens)Second Person Point of ViewSecond Person Point of View is the mode of narration, whereby the author employs 2nd person pronouns to narrate the story of the novel. This point of view is also called Objective Point of View. It is very occasionally employed by novelists because it is the most challenging point of view. The author needs to use the pronouns you, your and yours to take the story ahead. In this particular point of view, the author turns out to be a spectator. He barely watches the action of the story. Look at the following example taken from Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney:You are not the kind of guy who would be at a place like this at this time of the morning. How did you get here? It was your friend Tad Allagash. Your brain is rushing with Brazilian marching powder. You are talking to a girl with a shaved head. You want to meet the kind of girl who isn't going to be here.(Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney)Third Person Point of ViewThird Person Point of View is the mode of narration, whereby the author makes use of third person pronouns to tell the story. The author utilizes the pronouns he, she, it, and they. It is more widely used by authors on account of having flexibility in narrating the story of the novel. The novelist has many choices to obtain information about any character or event. It is the point of view, which gives us insight in the personality of any character. That is why; it is also called Omniscient Point of View. Look at the following example taken from Jan Austin’s novel Price & Prejudice:Sir William had been delighted with him. He was quite young, wonderfully handsome, extremely agreeable, and, to crown the whole, he meant to be at the next assembly with a large party. Nothing could be more delightful! To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love; and very lively hopes of Mr. Bingley's heart were entertained.(Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen)Setting in a NovelSetting is yet another compelling element of a novel. Setting means the location, where the events of the novel have been taken place. It might be one place or it might covers more than one places like in Henry Fielding’s novel The History of Tom Jones. Setting generates a visual sketch in the minds of readers, which in turn, causes it to be easier for the readers to have an understanding of the environment around the characters. An ambiguous and non-realistic setting can mar the quality of a novel. The novelist has got to showcase the location to the readers like a mirror reflecting an image. The more vivid the description of the setting, the more the reader will grasp the meaning of the novel.Setting encompasses quite a few factors like weather, geography, socio-economic status, surroundings etc. These elements have an effect on the entire atmosphere of the novel. The weather conditions give the reader an insight into the emotional conditions of the characters . You might have observed the dreary and scary sounds of wolves in Wuthering Heights, which give us an impression how the Wuthering Heights is . It reveals the gloomy atmosphere of the novel.Theme in a NovelTheme is the crux of the matter that the author wants to explain through the events of the novel. It is the principal idea of the novel. The entire story of the novel revolves around one main idea and the author’s purpose is almost always to make aware the reader about his main idea. Without having a clear idea in your mind, you won’t be able to compose a stunning novel. Every novel and every story has a theme, which the author would like to elucidate. Consequently, theme has assumed a key role in a novel. In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the novelist wants to prove that money is nothing in comparison with love. Money is the only thing that brings about horrible changes in the personality of Pip. Wealth turns Pip into a name-dropper and he doesn’t want to meet Mr. Joe as he is unsocial, rustic and rural bumpkin. He forgets his friendship, affection, behaviour and treatment, when he was a little child and he had no one except Mr. Joe.