Question

How does the first-person point of view affect readers’ understanding of Mitchell’s mother?
Responses

It reveals how different people view her.
It reveals how different people view her.

It limits readers to Mitchell’s perceptions of her.
It limits readers to Mitchell’s perceptions of her.

It gives readers direct access to her thoughts and feelings.
It gives readers direct access to her thoughts and feelings.

It prevents Mitchell from revealing anything about her past.

Answer 1

It limits readers to Mitchell’s perceptions of her.

Explanation: In first-person narration readers see Mitchell’s mother only through Mitchell’s eyes and interpretations, so understanding is shaped by his knowledge, biases, and emotions rather than direct access to her inner thoughts.