I think that it is C, I am sorry if it is wrong.
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At the beginning they are already friends and try to help each other manage their own impulses such as women.
Answer:
The author shares information about Cyntoia's life before the murder to help
readers understand the circumstances that might have influenced her rash
decision
Explanation:
Cyntoia was convicted of killing Johnny Allen after she shot at him after they agreed a fee for sex. She was 16 at the time.
A research into her life shows women in her family in her family had a history of abuse as her grandmother said she was a victim of violent abuse of which she got pregnant and gave birth to Cyntoia's mother who in turn is a single parent and didn't supervise Cyntoia as she grew which led her down the paths of drugs, prostitution and finally murder.