The Ancestor Box - Author's Point of View and Perspective (Grade 7)

Tate's point of view is shown when he finds the box and mutters, 'More old junk.' This reveals his initial dismissive attitude.

This is directly stated by Grandma Joan in the passage when she says, 'It holds their whispers, their stories.'

Jesse acts as an outside witness. When he says, 'No way, I heard that humming!', his reaction confirms the supernatural event that Tate is trying to deny. This contrasts his open-minded fear with Tate's skepticism.

This statement shows that, from her perspective, cultural heritage and family history are not just 'stuff' but are essential to understanding oneself.

The passage states that after Tate's comment, 'a sudden, icy draft swept through the corner' and later, 'a low humming sound...seemed to rise from the wood.'

Each quote directly reflects the character's perspective. Tate's 'More old junk' shows his dismissiveness. Grandma Joan's 'It holds their whispers' shows her reverence. Tate's 'It's probably just the wind' shows his denial. Jesse's 'No way' shows his acknowledgement of the event.

The categories sort the different attitudes and beliefs shown by each character. Tate is skeptical and rationalizing. Grandma Joan is spiritual and reverent about her culture. Jesse is an outside observer who is surprised and validates the supernatural occurrences.