Question

which narrative point of view is shown in the passage?

as mr. john oakhurst, gambler, stepped into the main street of poker flat on the morning of the twenty - third of november, 1850, he was conscious of a change in its moral atmosphere since the preceding night. two or three men, conversing earnestly together, ceased as he approached, and exchanged significant glances....

mr. oakhursts calm, handsome face betrayed small concern in these indications.... \i reckon theyre after somebody,\ he reflected; \likely its me.\

from bret harte, the outcasts of poker flat

first person

second person

third person limited

third person omniscient

Explanation:

The passage uses third-person pronouns (he, his) to refer to the character, and only reveals the thoughts and perceptions of Mr. John Oakhurst, not all characters. This matches the definition of third person limited point of view.

Answer:

third person limited