First person objective point of view requires the story teller to take a subservient position to the person the story is about. The one ‘writing’ must be ‘into’ that individual whether as an intimate friend or an avowed enemy. The story teller’s sole focus is on revealing the ‘hero’ through things said, seen, smelled, touched and heard from the teller’s perspective.

Limitation of First Person Objective Point of View

The primary limitation you face is your inability to enter the mind of your ‘hero.’ This content is for members only.

Advantages of First Person Objective Point of View

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Example of First Person Objective:

Let’s rewrite our example in first person objective viewpoint. The story is about Denise’s introduction to a new experience as seen through her husband’s eyes.

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Considerations

Notice in the preceding example, the person telling the story reveals his subjective feelings about his wife. What makes this viewpoint first person objective is the fact that the story is about Denise, not her husband. Even though Gordon has a subjective experience in relationship to Denise, his ability to know what Denise thinks, feels, sees and tastes are limited to his observations of what she says and does.

Summary

This viewpoint is most effective when the story teller keeps his or her observations and emotional responses connected to the ‘hero’ of the tale. Everything should be responsive to the hero.

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