Point of View

The Shadows has three point-of-views: present Paul, teenage Paul, and Amanda. Present Paul and teenager Paul could be considered the same narrator as it is clear that the Paul in the present timeline is remembering events from his past. However, teenager Paul also has his own, less mature voice that separates him from his present self once it is established that Paul is remembering these events. For example, in Chapter Four, Paul says “I remember the air was icy on my thighs, and the way my breath misted the air. All around us, the click of cleats on the road was harsh and sharp” (32). Later, when participating in Rugby, Paul says, “I focused on my own opponent. The success of my team didn’t matter to me, but I was determined to win if only for my own sake, and I gritted my teeth as...