While the book uses a lot of fragmented storytelling and shifts in perspective, it's not a traditional novel with clearly defined flashbacks.
Here's what you need to understand about "Glass" and its narrative structure:
* Multiple Perspectives: The story is told from the perspectives of several characters, including the main character, "Glass," as well as her mother, father, and others. Each character narrates a portion of the story, revealing their own thoughts and experiences.
* Free Verse: The book is written in free verse, which means it does not follow traditional poetic structure or rhyme schemes. This gives the story a raw, fragmented feel, mirroring the chaotic lives of the characters.
* Present Tense: The story is predominantly told in the present tense, creating a sense of immediacy and intensity.
* Interwoven Stories: The different characters' narratives are interweaved throughout the book, jumping back and forth in time. This gives the reader a sense of the characters' pasts and how their experiences have shaped them.
So, instead of "flashbacks" in the traditional sense, "Glass" uses a fragmented, interwoven structure to reveal the characters' pasts and the complex dynamics of their relationships.
It's more about the way the story unfolds in a non-linear fashion, rather than having defined flashbacks that are clearly separated from the present-day narrative.
If you'd like to discuss a specific passage or character's story that you think might be a flashback, feel free to ask!