Point of View (The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian)

          The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is told through the first person point of view. I think the author chose to do it that way because he wants you to really be able to understand how the main character is feeling, how he sees his world. It makes sense because Arnold is a truly interesting person with a very unique view on the world. This also gives the author the chance to put this story into diary form which makes it seem more child like and innocent, kind of like he has no one to talk to, lonely. Personally I don't see why anyone would change the point of view it's really great the way it is now. If the point of view were third person I wouldn't feel as close with Arnold as I do now.