: Re: Internal Dialog - First or Second Person I'm writing a story in third person. When writing internal dialog, should I use first person or second person? Does it matter? Should I be consistent

Both First Person and Second Person internal dialogue would be acceptable, however I much prefer the First Person example. I find it more realistic for someone to be thinking "I'm never gonna make it!" than telling himself "you're never gonna make it!".

You could also keep their thoughts in Third Person, although it wouldn't be as personal. For example, "John strained against the weight of his pack. He was never going to make it."

Now, if all of his thoughts were in Second Person I don't think I would like that. However, if it was only one instance where he referred to himself in the Second Person, it could make the moment more intense.

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