Here's why:
* Third-person: The story is told using "he" and "she" pronouns, referring to the characters. We don't see the story through the eyes of a character directly using "I."
* Limited: We only see the story through the eyes of David, the young boy who is the central character. We know his thoughts and feelings, but we don't have access to the inner thoughts of the other characters, like his father or the other children.
The limited perspective allows the reader to understand David's internal struggles and his emotional journey as he faces the challenges of growing up and dealing with his father's expectations. It also adds tension as we are left to interpret the actions and motivations of the other characters based on what David observes.