Charles Questions on First Person

Charles

The moral lesson in "Charles" is the importance of parental awareness and involvement in their children's lives. The story highlights how Laurie's parents are oblivious to his behavior and the fact...

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Charles

The point of view in Shirley Jackson's short story "Charles" is first person. The story is narrated by Laurie's mother using her "I" voice, which limits the audience to her perceptions. This...

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Charles

If Laurie were the first-person narrator of "Charles," the story's suspense and surprise would be lost. As the current narrator, Laurie's mother provides an outside perspective that hides Laurie's...

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Charles

The narrator of the story is the mother, who also happens to be the main character.

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