Question

which narrative point of view is shown in the passage? hummel sighed. his gun - colored coveralls seemed deflated; a sprinkle of iron filings fell from his hair.... hummel was pathetic, caldwell decided as he walked away. lonely devil, couldnt stop talking, he couldnt let you go. no need for mechanics like him any more; everything mass - produced. waste. if one wears out, get another. biff. bang. smash em up. from john updike, the centaur. copyright 1963 by john updike first person second person third person

Explanation:

The passage uses names like "Hummel" and "Caldwell" and refers to them with "he". It doesn't use "I" (first - person) or "you" (second - person). So it's third - person.

Answer:

C. third person