Point of View

The novel is told in the first person point of view through the eyes of Monty. Because of this, the readers watch the narrator grow throughout his journey. At the beginning of the novel, Monty teeters between a trustworthy and unreliable narrator. This is due to his inability to see the needs of others, mixed with his flamboyant and sometimes aggressive personality. This is especially true before he steals the box from Duke Bourbon. However, after the group is attacked by highwaymen, Monty’s narration begins to shift in tone. His thoughts are more introspective. He shares stories of his past, his fears, and his feelings of doubt. The reader begins to sympathize with him and his mistakes, and root for him. Not only to return the Lazarus Key and defeat Bourbon, but they cheer for his progression into a better person. This is only...