The advantages of using a particular point of view in writing include creating a more intimate connection between the reader and the narrator, allowing the reader to better understand the narrator's perspective, and providing a more focused and direct approach to the story. The disadvantages of using a particular point of view in writing include limiting the scope of the story, as the reader is only able to see the story through the eyes of the narrator, and potentially alienating readers who do not identify with the narrator's perspective.