In the following excerpt from a fictional novel, the protagonist, Mira, reflects on her life choices while sitting alone in a café:
"As I sip the bitter coffee, I can’t help but wonder if each decision has pushed me further away from who I once hoped to be. The laughter of strangers around me feels foreign, almost suffocating. I should be with them; we should be celebrating life together, yet here I am, a mere observer to the joy that eludes me. I fear I have sacrificed too much in pursuit of a dream that seems increasingly unreachable."
Which of the following best describes the point of view and its purpose in this passage?