Lines 55–72: What aspects of the Wife’s narrative style appear in the first part of the tale? What do these elements of her style suggest about her character?

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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the words "slavery," "devils," and "murderer" evoke a sense of disgust.