The structure of this novel definitely reminds me a lot of Absalom, Absalom!, especially with his use of multiple narrators. He starts the novel in Florens' point of view. Her point of view has a tone of the classic slave-master relationship - it kind of hints that he is a strong, powerful man who always gets what he wants. In the second chapter, Sir (Jacob Vaark), is portrayed as an adventurous, compassionate, and determined man who did not believe in "flesh as a commodity". Another difference between the two chapters is that the first chapter is written in first person, and as Florens would speak in conversation, and the second chapter is written in third person with a rather formal tone. This difference might suggest that Florens' account will be much more limited than that of the narrator's. Also, Florens having to tell her own story, contrasted with the narrator that tell's Sir's, makes it seem as of Florens doesn't deserve to have her story told, or that her store doesn't matter to anyone besides herself. I'm wondering if this will change once we delve further into the novel.
I actually disagree with your point that the use of first person perspective for Florens is indicative of her not deserving to have her story told. If anything, the perspective will enrich Florens' story. Already in the first 30 pages her narration has given a very raw description of what it's like to be sold and have to leave your family. Also, since there is an allusion to her having secret love, her narration will be much more interesting than a third person narrative could be.
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