It is part of the rising action of the story, which builds the reader's suspense about how Master Hauchecorne will prove his innocence.
Explanation:
"The Piece of String" is a short story about how Maitre Hauchecorne was wrongly accused of theft. Although Maitre Hauchecorne swears that he is not responsible for the crime, no one believes him and if he fails to prove his innocence, he will suffer serious consequences. This moment in history is called rising action and this is where suspense is built because the reader needs to know how Master Hauchecorne will prove his innocence.
It is the reason for a character's thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is the previous life of the character, which informs the reader. It is the movement of the plot from scene to scene
