How is the perspective from which Nightjohn is written significant?

Examine Gary Paulsen’s use of diction. What stylistic choices does he make in regard to the dialogue and narration? How do these choices contribute to the reader’s understanding of the slave characters and their living conditions?

Analyze Paulsen’s characterization of Clel Waller. How is Waller described, and why are these descriptions significant? How does perspective factor into these descriptions?