ixl.com/ela/level-n/identify-the-narrative-point-of-view bookmarks Which narrative point of view is shown in the passage? Indeed, Cyrus developed an excellent military mind. . . . He demanded and got reports on the conduct of his private economy. It is probable that Alice preferred it this way. She was not a talker. . . . Also, she had to conserve her energy, though she did not mention this in any of her reports. Without warning her energy would leave her, and she would have to sit down and wait until it came back. From John Steinbeck, East of Eden. Copyright 1952 by John Steinbeck first person second person third person Submit Work it out Not fyeling ready yet? These can help:

In this passage from John Steinbeck's *East of Eden*, the narrative point of view is third person. The use of phrases like “Cyrus developed” and “Alice preferred” hints that the narrator is observing and reporting on the characters' actions and thoughts from an outside perspective, without being a part of the story themselves, thus allowing readers to gather insight into multiple characters. When analyzing narrative perspectives, it's important to distinguish between how much the narrator knows about the characters. In third person limited, the narrator follows one character closely, sharing their thoughts and feelings, while in third person omniscient, multiple characters and their thoughts are explored, which appears to be the case in this passage as Alice’s struggles are highlighted.