In both the books The Kite Runner and Orphan Train point of view plays a key role in the way the story is told throughout the books. In The Kite Runner, the story is told through Amir’s (the main character’s) eyes, which provides an interesting insight into how he views his thoughts and actions, as well as others thoughts and actions. In Orphan Train there are two points of view from the two main characters, Vivian’s childhood is told through her own first-person perspective. Molly’s story, on the other hand, is told through third person limited, which still displays her own thoughts and feelings, but not others, giving the reader less of a connection to Molly. The points of view in both books provide insight into the main characters minds and determine the way the reader relates to the main character.
The point of view in The Kite Runner allows the reader to connect with the main character better since the book is told in the first-person perspective throughout the entire book. Amir’s point of view provides insight into his mind (due to the first-person
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In The Kite Runner, the first person point of view is used in order to show Amir’s personal struggles as well as his view on his own cowardice. Vivian’s point of view is first-person as well and shows her loss of childhood as well as her views on the events that took place during her adolescence. In Orphan Train Molly’s story is told through third person limited, which although offers insight into her character, does not allow the reader to connect with her very well. The books Orphan Train and The Kite Runner use point of view to display their respective characters thoughts and actions and allow the reader to develop a connection with the characters while falling short to establish this connection using third person limited