Question
Read this paragraph from the Chapter 4 of the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and answer the question that follows.
But, Uncle Pumblechook, who was omnipotent in that kitchen, wouldn’t hear the word, wouldn’t hear of the subject, imperiously waved it all away with his hand, and asked for hot gin-and-water. My sister, who had begun to be alarmingly meditative, had to employ herself actively in getting the gin, the hot water, the sugar, and the lemon-peel, and mixing them. For the time being at least, I was saved. I still held on to the leg of the table, but clutched it now with the fervour of gratitude.
What is the point of view used in the above paragraph?
First person
Uncle Pumblechook’s point of view
Third person
Second person
But, Uncle Pumblechook, who was omnipotent in that kitchen, wouldn’t hear the word, wouldn’t hear of the subject, imperiously waved it all away with his hand, and asked for hot gin-and-water. My sister, who had begun to be alarmingly meditative, had to employ herself actively in getting the gin, the hot water, the sugar, and the lemon-peel, and mixing them. For the time being at least, I was saved. I still held on to the leg of the table, but clutched it now with the fervour of gratitude.
What is the point of view used in the above paragraph?
First person
Uncle Pumblechook’s point of view
Third person
Second person
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The point of view used in the above paragraph is **first person**. The narrative is told from the perspective of the protagonist, who uses first-person pronouns like "I" and "my."