From whose point of view is "homesick" narrated? what is the effect of this point of view on the story? the story is told from lin nai-nai's perspective so that it is easier for the reader to see how unreasonable jean is being. the story is told from jean's point of view to make it easier for the author to set up the conflict. the story is told from jean's mother's point of view to emphasize how strange it is for the whole family to be so far from home. the story is told from jean's point of view to highlight her inner conflict and to better illustrate the theme of the story.