Question

Story: A Modern Love Letter

Answer 1

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Why does the author use the first-person point of view in this story?

Answer: to build conflict between Bella, Abuela, and Bella’s mother

I don't understand, explain more: Well, to explain, the author knew that putting more information into the story would help the reader to understand the deep thoughts between the persons as individuals, and if they were holding thoughts personally, then that's when conflicts slowly build, and build up. I hope that was covered well.

Where's the proof?: Well, know we would want to know how is this actually true. How does first person point of view build tension? Well, lets look at the following: "Bella listens intently as Abuela discusses her past experiences with love letters.".

As we stated above in part A, we see that when the truth comes out of the first person, and the other second person of that view does not know, and then knows, then, that's when tension rises.

Answer 2

The answer is

to limit reader access to the thoughts, feelings, and memories of all characters except Bella

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Isabella doesn't know that Alejandro used to call her grandmother "Bella" until Abuela reveals it to her.

Astute's answer is wrong.