Away from the bullet, I would assume...
The purpose is to get to know the character and to get u thinking about the plot
The answer is b) conflict
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The plain speech Hillenbrand used is a quote from one of Louie's crew members. "It's the Flying Coffin", is what the crew member said.
This metaphor is very effective and it shows how the B-24 was perceived to the crew.
It also helps the reader imagine how the plane looks, and how it must feel like to fly inside of one.
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