How is the narrative stance described in the memoir's voice?

• A. The narrative voice is a distant, third-person narrator.
• B. The narrative voice is a reflective, first-person perspective anchored in Omar's experiences.
• C. The narrative uses a satirical, humorous tone.
• D. The narrative is a neutral, purely factual report.

Answer: (B)

Memoirs are told through a first-person, reflective lens, letting readers ride along with the writer’s memories and thoughts. This work uses Omar’s own voice, speaking from his experiences and looking back to interpret what happened. That creates an intimate, subjective stance where meaning is built from his reflections, not from an outsider’s report. A distant third-person narrator would pull the reader away from Omar’s inner perspective, and a purely neutral or purely humorous tone would shift the focus away from his personal memory and insight. So the narrative stance that best fits is a reflective, first-person perspective anchored in Omar's experiences.