Setting and Point of View in The Last Question

The literary aspects of setting and point of view play a significant role in Asimov's "The Last Question." As we follow the different characters through the changing times in the story, the setting seems to be constantly changing. This constant change seems to be parallel to the adapting humans change. Another part of the setting is the overall mood that it evokes. As the story progresses, more and more stars die, the bodies of humans become dead weight, and the whole scene becomes dark and omninous.
The point of view, which was third person omniscent, seems to also have a purposeful role in the story. From this point of view, Asimov was able to show everyone's feelings. The non subjective point of view went along with the changing characters. Having no real connection or insight into a particuluar character allows the reader to see the story in an unbiased way. To exemplify just how lifeless and unfeeling the humans were becoming through time, the point of view remained unattached. This was done to emphasize the fact that there was no longer anything concrete or individual enough to attach to.