How does the point of view in "How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe" influence the story? The first-person point of view allows us to see inside the cat's mind. The second-person point of view encourages the reader to interact with the text. The third-person omniscient point of view allows the reader to witness the events of the story and to see things what the main character cannot. The third-person limited point of view makes the cat's owners appear heartless and uncaring