Point of View

The narrative is told from the third-person limited point of view. The use of this point of view is appropriate as the narrative is Jill’s story. It allows readers to follow her on her journey. It also allows the focus to stay on Jill’s story line. Jill is the character who is daring greatly during the baseball season. Other characters such as Lauren and Greg are going on their own journeys, but the specifics of their journey are not important while Jill’s interaction with them is important. It helps define Jill's character and show her growth. For example, at the beginning of the narrative, Jill talks to Lauren and Greg and relays her issues to them. Later in the narrative, readers learn more about the issues Lauren and Greg are dealing with because Jill is finally showing empathy by listening to them...