Narrator and point of view

The short story “The Spoiled Child” by Sinéad de Valera is a third-person narration, told by an outside storyteller, who seems to know everything about the action and the characters. For this reason, the narrative is many times predictable.

For instance, we already know which Lasar’s and Ina’s plans are: “Wait and I will tell you all. When the parents see that there is no sign that Aisling will awaken they will be bowed down with sorrow and remorse. They will wish they had given their consent to a marriage to Ronan…”  (p. 87, l. 2-5)

Another hint on the narrator’s knowledge about the characters is the fact that he knows their background very we...