The wolves of India despise Tabaqui . . . But they are afraid of him too, because Tabaqui, more than anyone else in the jungle, is apt to go mad . . .”
How does the narrator’s perspective in this excerpt impact the story?
The omniscient narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, so the reader knows that Tabaqui is despised and feared by all wolves.
The first-person narrator describes their dislike of Tabaqui, and characterizes him as a trickster, so the reader is suspicious of his words and actions.
The limited narrator focuses on Father Wolf throughout the story, so the reader knows that he is the only wolf that dislikes Tabaqui’s mischief.
By focusing on Tabaqui, the limited narrator has a subjective view of events and so the reader has a biased understanding of Father Wolf and Mother Wolf.
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The best answer is:
The omniscient narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, so the reader knows that Tabaqui is despised and feared by all wolves.
This option highlights how the omniscient perspective allows the reader to gain insight into the characters' collective feelings toward Tabaqui, which enhances the understanding of Tabaqui's role in the story as both a despised and a frightening figure. This duality contributes to the tension and conflict in the narrative.
