Point of View

The story’s narration is written in the past tense and the limited third person. The story is told strictly from Chiu’s point of view. The narration conveys Chiu’s thoughts and emotions in addition to his actions and observations. This mode of perspective is integral to the narrative, as Chiu’s personal transformation is a centerpiece of the overall story. At the beginning of the story, Chiu is a believer in the powers of justice and morality, and he is incredulous that any police officers would mistreat him. However, by the end of the story, he has become disillusioned and furious, and thus he takes revenge by spreading his hepatitis in the area in order to sabotage the police.

The story does not directly convey the perspectives of the police officers, and this narrative choice helps to convey the police as an institution...