The point of view used is third person omniscient, where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters in the story.
the third person limited point of view
I thought about his experiences and background in order to better understand his view point on the subject.
why do you think oates didn't use first-person point of view instead
Your point of view is how you see things in the world - your perspective on things. You use it whenever you want to.
first person point of veiw
The vantage point provided a better view of the city.
I cannot say what "She" or "He" might see or feel. So the point of view does determine what pronouns to use.
It will use the pronouns "he," "she," or "they."
first person
third pperson omnicient
first person
limited