You will discover how readers can explore different perspectives by analyzing a writer’s use of the third-person omniscient point of view. Write a journal entry as though you were either Tom or Aunt Polly. Write a one-paragraph description of the other character, through the eyes of your chosen perspective. Include your ideas about the other character’s personality and actions in the scene below. You can also comment on the relationship between the two characters. Your paragraph should have correct spelling and grammar, and should be about 150 words in length.

The following is the scene that you will use for your entry.