Point of View

Secret Admirer is recounted in the third-person and limited perspective. Selena is the main character and the reader is privy to all of her thoughts and conversations. The story follows Selena and her interactions with her friends and her environment. Secondary characters are only focused on when they are in the scene with Selena. The thoughts of other characters are hidden from the reader.

Setting

The majority of the story takes place in the auditorium of Shadyside High School near Fear Street (the title of the book series). Small scenes take place in Selena's home and one scene at Sam's, a local hang out. Shadyside High School is open at all times and available for student use. The auditorium provides for the dangers needed for the scene's climax on the catwalk. The darkness of the auditorium sets an appropriate mood during tense scenes.

Language and Meaning