Read the passage. As Nagendra traveled downriver by boat, a fierce storm drove him to shore. While looking for shelter from the lashing rain, he came upon a dilapidated house where he found a girl of thirteen, Kunda Nandini, and her dying father. Unable to locate Kunda’s aunt in Calcutta, Nagendra wrote to his wife Surja Mukhi for assistance.

How does the point of view affect this story? It creates suspense, leaving readers unsure of the main character’s motivations despite witnessing his actions. It illustrates the protagonist’s thoughts and feelings behind his actions and decisions about the young girl. It ensures that readers understand the complicated family history, customs, and motivations that influence the present-day actions of the characters. It limits access to all but one character’s thoughts and feelings, so readers must infer the thoughts and feelings of the other characters.