Point of View

The novel’s narration is written in the past tense and the first person. Brady is the sole narrator and point-of-view character. As a result, the entire story is filtered directly through Brady’s perspective. Brady’s perspective is critical, as the story hinges upon his thought processes and decisions after he discovers the truth of Ben’s death. Brady learns the secret that J.T. and Digger were indirectly responsible for the death, as they drilled holes in the kayak. The story and themes then become defined by the various moral considerations Brady must make. At first, he decides to protect his friends, as the truth will not brig Ben back, and it will only place his friends in trouble. However, he ultimately realizes the necessity of the truth, and the narrative affirms his decision to reveal the truth.

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