: Re: Is it OK for a first person narrator to directly state the other character's emotions? Example: I gasped. Tom swallowed. He was also surprised by the maid's sudden appearance. In this case

If the POV character knows the other character really well then they may be so connected that they can basically read each others' minds. You could probably have the POV character directly state their friend's feelings and get away with it just fine.

As for those who aren't close, I'd have to agree with Dale Hartley Emery on that one. :)

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