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How does the author’s shift in point of view create surprise?

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The author offers his own running commentary on the quarrel between Ulrich and Georg, hinting that the reader may arrive at a perspective beyond either man’s point of view.
The author offers his own running commentary on the quarrel between Ulrich and Georg, hinting that the reader may arrive at a perspective beyond either man’s point of view.

The author provides the background of the quarrel as one intimately familiar with Ulrich’s point of view but then pauses to consider that Georg’s view might be correct.
The author provides the background of the quarrel as one intimately familiar with Ulrich’s point of view but then pauses to consider that Georg’s view might be correct.

The author gives the background of the quarrel as an omniscient observer but then shifts to Ulrich’s point of view, limiting what the reader knows of Georg’s movements.

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The response that best captures how the author’s shift in point of view creates surprise is:

"The author provides the background of the quarrel as one intimately familiar with Ulrich’s point of view but then pauses to consider that Georg’s view might be correct."

This response highlights the unexpected change in perspective, as the author initially aligns closely with Ulrich's viewpoint but then introduces a moment of introspection that allows the reader to reconsider Georg's perspective, creating a sense of surprise.