Though this essay is told from a first person point of view, the author is not the main character. This may seem like a strange choice because it distances the readers from Parker, but it also gives people a different view of the story. Wolfe’s narration reveals so much about the characters, story, and theme. The narrator is observant, cynical, and insightful. He almost has a foresight throughout the entire essay. He never believes that Ben will magically apologize and return to school after a simple conversation with his father; however, Wolfe still comes with Parker to offer him moral
Though this essay is told from a first person point of view, the author is not the main character. This may seem like a strange choice because it distances the readers from Parker, but it also gives people a different view of the story. Wolfe’s narration reveals so much about the characters, story, and theme. The narrator is observant, cynical, and insightful. He almost has a foresight throughout the entire essay. He never believes that Ben will magically apologize and return to school after a simple conversation with his father; however, Wolfe still comes with Parker to offer him moral