Trevor describes not to tell his story in chronological order. what is the most likely reason trevor chose to begin his story in this way?

Trevor is most likely practicing a nonlinear or disrupted narrative.

This technique can be seen in literature, films as well as other narratives. It is mostly used as a way to mimic the arrangement of human memory. Chronological order narratives follow the direct pattern with a beginning, middle and end.

evertheless he ought to be slow to believe and to act, nor should he himself show fear, but proceed in a temperate manner with prudence and humanity, so that too much confidence may not make him incautious and too much distrust render him intolerable.

explanation:

absolutism the political belief that one ruler should hold all of the power within the boundaries of a country.