Which point of view reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character?

• A. Third person limited point of view
• B. Third person omniscient point of view
• C. First person point of view
• D. Objective point of view

Answer: (A)

Understanding how a narrator reveals a character’s inner life helps you identify the point of view. In third person limited, the story is told from the outside for the most part, but we’re inside the head of one character. We get that character’s thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, while what other characters think or feel isn’t directly shown. The narrator uses he or she and follows the experiences of that single character, giving a focused view of their inner world without claiming access to everyone’s thoughts. By contrast, third person omniscient can dip into multiple characters’ minds, and first person is told directly from one character’s own voice, sharing that person’s thoughts and feelings. An objective point of view sticks to observable actions and dialogue without revealing inner thoughts. So, the perspective that reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character is third person limited.