Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Caitlin couldn't believe that her special day had come. Finally after some years of struggling, she would graduate with her high school class. Caitlin sat, remembering all of the teachers who had encouraged and supported her. She wished that she could thank them right then and there for helping her become a successful young woman.

Which point of view is the author using in the paragraph?

a. second person
b. fourth person
c. third person
d. first person

c. third person