Question

How does the author's use of flashback affect the story?

Answer 1

Answer:

It ensures clarity by providing all necessary background information in the opening paragraphs.

Explanation:

usually when there's a flashback it's to show you their memories and so you can better understand the situation, they can just tell you what happened,but a flashback adds more info so you can see what really happened and see different perspectives too

Answer 2

Answer:

It ensures clarity by providing all necessary background information in the opening paragraphs.

Explanation:

Flashbacks can be used for a variety of reasons, in this case the author adds them in order to facilitate things for the reader, so the reader can understand better the motivations and feelings of the protagonist by having pieces of his memories and adding background information in the opening paragraphs.