Which perspective allows for a more intimate connection with a specific character's experiences?

The perspective that allows for a more intimate connection with a specific character's experiences is third-person limited. In this narrative style, the narrator provides insight into the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of one character, while still being told in the third person. This limitation creates a close bond between the reader and the character, as the reader is privy to the character's internal struggles and emotions without the clutter of multiple perspectives.

While first-person narration also offers a close connection to the character—allowing the reader to see the world through that character's eyes—third-person limited broadens the narrative possibilities while maintaining that intimacy. It allows for the character's experiences to unfold through the lens of the narrator, giving context to their actions without the limitations of a singular voice.

On the other hand, third-person omniscient provides the thoughts and experiences of multiple characters, which can create a wider view of the story but detracts from the closeness with any singular character. Second-person, while engaging, addresses the reader directly as "you," which shifts the focus from the character’s inner life to the reader’s experience, thereby reducing the intimacy with any specific character's perspective.