The authors purpose is the main idea of the story. What is the story focused on? What is the main topic that is being discussed over and over again. Main ideas are usually at the beggining and end of paragraphs/stories! hope this helped!!!
It only lets you know the thoughts or feelings of the narrative while the other characters you only get a hint at what there feeling
Mr. Shiftlet makes ironic comments as <u>he talks about morale after he left his wife at a roadside restaurant. </u>One day he was more depressed than ever while driving alone, there were times when he preferred not to be alone and in the heavens a storm was slowly prepared.