Smith uses exaggeration and a third-person point of view to tell his story. Why? What do you think his motives might be?

Smith narrates his story using the third-person point of view and hyperbole, to convey a sense of immediacy and captivate the audience. Smith probably wants the reader to experience the adventure and impossible circumstances that the protagonist must deal with by putting themselves in the narrator's shoes (Gottesman et al., pp. 637). Smith is aware that the reader will become more immersed in the character and scenario due to exaggeration, increasing their interest in the story's conclusion. Smith chooses a third-person point of view to give readers a greater grasp of the character's sentiments and ideas rather than having the protagonist explain their story. The viewpoint of a character can be described more precisely and intimately by a third-person narrator than by the protagonist (Gottesman et al., pp. 642). Therefore, reading from a third-person perspective can provide readers with a sense of objectivity and distance, enabling people to evaluate the story's events without being strongly impacted by Smith's feelings.