The point of view in the novel can best be described as
a. third-person omniscient
b. third-person limited

The point of view in the novel can be best described by the third -person omniscient. The latter may illustrate all the aspects of the characters` lives by giving more details, by describing their thoughts and feelins in a way as if he himself is the character of the story. Using such a technique, the author achieves the effect of tragedy.