The story begins with a reference to jem's arm being broken when he was 13. this is followed by a description of the town at the time of the narrator's youth. writing the novel using retrospection allows the author to
select one:
a. use adult words and expressions while telling the story of a child
b. give details of the town and the events without offending anyone
c. present the characters before the events occurred
d. give insight into the setting and the plot
e. reveal all aspects of the main character and most aspects of others