Narrator and point of view

The short story “Champagne Flight” by Jill Norris is told from the point of view of a first-person narrator who is also the main character.

The narrator describes in detail what she is thinking and feeling, drawing readers’ attention to her enthusiasm during the flight: “Imagine being offered wine! I knew I shouldn’t have done it, but then who was to know?... and one small glass of wine wouldn’t hurt. I sat there feeling pleased with myself” (p. 15, ll. 17-19). The narrator’s thoughts highlight her immaturity and point to her lack of experience.

The narrator’s interpretation of Serena and her actions also points to her lack of experience. For instance, when Serena pops a pill in her mouth, the narrator assumes “maybe she was hungry. She hadn’t...