Narrative Point Of View

Worksheet Description

This worksheet delves into the narrative perspective and authorial intent in Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” Students will engage in a comprehensive analysis by answering a series of questions:

1. They will identify the narrative point of view in the novel.
2. They will determine which character’s thoughts the narrative primarily focuses on.
3. Students will reflect on the general perspective that Austen intends readers to gain a deeper understanding of.
4. They will explore how the story might differ if told from a different narrative point of view. Students will select an alternative point of view and explain how this change would impact the reader’s experience of the story.

This exercise encourages critical thinking, literary analysis, and a deeper appreciation for the narrative choices made by the author in “Sense and Sensibility.”