Point of view is always important in understanding a story. In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's, "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World," he allows the reader to identify with the story. Marquez dictates with a great deal of emphasis, in regards to the narrative, and the overall understanding of the objective in general.
             The reader is aware that it is written in third person omniscient. This is acknowledge through Marquez's choice of words. "They had been playing with him all afternoon...," by using the terms "they," and "him," we understand that he is talking about other persons. This narrative is omniscient, knowing that Marquez identifies with what will happen, and when the next event will occur.
             In doing so, the reader will be able to figure out the tone of the story. As it progresses the tone gives the impressions of fascination and encouragement. The idea of fascination grasps when the women "thought if that magnificent man had lived in the villages, his house would have had the widest doors, the highest ceiling, and the strongest floor...." The women, in particular, speak of Esteban with a great deal of captivation, and admiration to his total facade. Additionally, the use of encouragement is direct when the men "did not go out to work at sea," and the village held "the most splendid funeral they could conceive." The villagers, above all, gave their complete focus and efforts into the remaking of this drown and decease Esteban.
             Foreclosing, "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World," considers to be an all-knowing third person narrative.
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