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Q&A Multiple POVs in a single scene

This question came up in another forum, so I thought I'd share it here. Should there be only one POV per scene? Is it OK to go with multiple POVs? An example is a scene with two characters facing ...

1 answer  ·  posted 13y ago by Steven Drennon‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T01:49:08Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Steven Drennon‭ · 2019-12-08T01:49:08Z (almost 5 years ago)
This question came up in another forum, so I thought I'd share it here. Should there be only one POV per scene? Is it OK to go with multiple POVs?

An example is a scene with two characters facing off, in a tense situation. The POV shifts evenly between the two of them, and the reader gets to see that one of the characters is in full control of their emotions and their perception of control during the encounter, while the other is mentally falling apart, but manages to keep their outward appearance strong.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2011-08-04T19:12:58Z (over 13 years ago)
Original score: 3