Literary notes about viewpoint (AI summary)
In literature, the term “viewpoint” operates as a multifaceted lens through which authors and characters interpret both the physical world and abstract ideas. It can denote an aesthetic or scenic perspective, as when describing the finest views of a castle setting ([1]), or serve as a technical or analytical frame, evaluating the merits of a construction or process ([2], [3]). At times, it conveys the unique cultural or ideological stance of a community or individual—as seen in the portrayal of a society’s outlook toward its visitors ([4]) or in contrasting political or philosophical attitudes ([5], [6]). Even shifts in viewpoint, whether subtle or dramatic, offer readers a way to explore the subjective nature of truth and experience, thereby enriching narrative depth and complexity.
- If there be finer views of other English castles—a mere matter of opinion, after all—there can hardly be a better viewpoint than the Berkeley Meadows.
— from In Unfamiliar England
A Record of a Seven Thousand Mile Tour by Motor of the Unfrequented Nooks and Corners, and the Shrines of Especial Interest, in England; With Incursions into Scotland and Ireland. by Thos. D. (Thomas Dowler) Murphy - The valves may be easily removed if desired, and the construction is fairly good from the viewpoint of both foundry man and machinist.
— from Aviation Engines: Design—Construction—Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pagé - This new viewpoint was the result of the work of Eijkman.
— from Scurvy, Past and Present by Alfred F. Hess - From her, and from Somel, who talked very freely with me, I learned at last something of the viewpoint of Herland toward its visitors.
— from Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - Would you mind telling me the difference between your viewpoint and Mr. Carnegie's?"
— from Behind the Scenes in Warring Germany by Edward Lyell Fox - "In plainer words, you chance just now to have some special use for me?" "Well, I hope you will look at the situation from my viewpoint.
— from Beth Norvell: A Romance of the West by Randall Parrish