The point of view used in Graven Images by Paul Fleischman is third person omniscient. This point of view works well in the stories as there are several components and underlying factors that would not be revealed otherwise. While the first person point of view might have been interesting when coming from the characters in their time of confusion, third person conveys the entire story and not just the subjective opinions of the characters. It also permits the reader to take part in the journey and development of each character in the story.
The language and meaning used in Graven Images by Paul Fleischman reflects the times in which the stories are set. Fleischman does not give an exact time period for any of the stories but offers clues to the reader that might help to pinpoint a general era.
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