The Theme Of Point Of View In Patrick W. Carr's A Cast Of Stones

Many people wonder what it would be like to see life through someone else’s eyes. What happens when the story is seen from a different point of view? Seeing a climatic scene from someone else’s point of view can drastically change how the event is perceived. In, A Cast Of Stones, Patrick W. Carr demonstrates point of view through his characters Errol and Liam. Errol and Liam are as different as fire and water. Not just their physical differences, though those are definitely different, but the way they act as well. “ Liam is a man anyone would be honored to die with, highness, but your Errol is a man people die for.” Errol is the average man, or even less than average. As the book starts he is a drunkard whose every waking thought is of his
desire for ale. As he journeys he overcomes this enslavement to alcohol, and becomes a respectable person. On the other hand Liam is a figurative god. Everything he does is perfect, yet he is also kind compassionate and benevolent. He is truly the epitome of a great person. Though Eroll and Liam are significantly different from one another they have one thing in common; they both care about others. Throughout the book this can easily be seen by their actions, words, and sacrifices. They are both called upon to serve their kingdom, and they gladly rise to the task of doing so. Both men have a motivation in them that drives them to these great lengths of service. Errol does it for the ones he loves, the ones he cares most about. He knows they cannot protect themselves from the enemy so he sacrifices himself to save them. Liam does it out of a feeling of duty, yet also out of love. If these two characters were not in this book it would be completely different. These characters made the book.