The novel is also a bildungsroman of Annie Dillard. Her opinions change over time as she reads more, experiences more, and is exposed to more and more of the world at large. Her intellectual development from an impulsive youngster to a more introspective adult is formed by her voracious appetite for reading, her innate curiosity, and her ability to observe and chronicle events around her. These insights regarding young Annie are shared by the narrator, no less than Annie Dillard as a mature adult. The novel is narrated in an omniscient third-person perspective and there is an interesting dynamic that occurs between events that are narrated, wherein she describes the experiences that make up the young/formative years of Annie Dillard, a precocious young woman. The most frequently featured theme within the novel is the theme of intellectual development. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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