Analyzing Narrative Techniques in the Theme of Loneliness

Read the following excerpt from a contemporary novel. In your response, analyze how the author uses narrative techniques to develop the theme of loneliness.

Excerpt: "As she stared out of her window, the world outside seemed both familiar and oddly distant. The laughter of children playing in the yard below felt like echoes of a life she was once a part of, but now only observed from afar. Shadows danced across the walls of her empty apartment, mirroring the isolation that enveloped her. No matter how vivid the sounds of life outside grew, they could never penetrate the walls of her solitude."

Your analysis should consider the use of voice, point of view, and imagery. Support your response with specific references to the text.