What is Mitchell's viewpoint in this passage?
What is Paul's viewpoint in the passage?

This excerpt is from 'The Land'

Explanation:

The narrator tells the story of his youth from an adult perspective. His perspective is subjective and narrates his own observations of other character's emotions and motivations.Michelle is motivated by jealousy and wishes he could ride the horse. Paul's father says he will be punished and he will not be allowed to get to Ghost Wind again. Both the men feel their sons are accountable for their behavior.Once Michell came from his behind and whopped him on his head, Paul asked what did he do that for. he wanted to know his motivation. Paul was not the one responsible for Ghost Wind's injuries. He takes Robert's help  His father was upset because his prized horse was bleeding. By taking the blame, Paul changes Michelle's viewpoint on him. Paul's knees go weak as he is scared of Michell.