How would the short story "stray" be different if it the story were told from mr. lacey's first-person point of view? small details of the story would be different, but the plot of the story would remain the same. there would be no change in the story except for the pronouns used in the narrative. the reader would hear mr. lacey's thoughts about the dog and would follow him to the pound. the reader wouldn't get to see doris's actions or hear her thoughts about the dog. the reader would be able to see everything that happens in the story—from doris's reactions and emotions to mr. lacey's thoughts, concerns, and actions. 3 points save answer question 24 choose the answer. what line from "vern" describes the setting of the poem? a pup's a good companion his little wiggly warmness-- across the vacant lot and let you snuggle down beside 3 points save answer question 25 choose the answer. how do wolf's actions in "one minute longer" express the larger themes of the short story? wolf's actions don't express the themes; the boy's actions do. when wolf stands his ground against the villagers, his actions demonstrate courage and loyalty. when wolf runs away, his actions demonstrate his wild roots and his independence. when wolf lies next to the boy, his actions illustrate his despair and his willingness to give up.