Who is the narrator, can she or he read minds, and, more importantly, can we trust her or him?
Third Person/Omniscient
The story sounds mythical and fable-like with its use of the third person/omniscient. Even the opening of the story sounds like a fairy tale: "There was a woman who was beautiful, who started with all the advantages, yet she had no luck" (1). You almost expect the story to go on to tell you about Cinderella or Snow White or any of the other unlucky, beautiful princesses that litter folklore. This narrative technique is fitting for a story that walks the line between social realism and the supernatural.