Where the Crawdads Sing Lesson Plan

How does Owens manipulate the novel's timeframe to give the reader more information about Kya and the murder of Chase?

As the text transitions into the trial, the narrative uses flashbacks to propose new suspects in Chase's murder, adding suspense. For example, the text reveals that the red wool cap originally belonged to Tate, whose love for Kya might have motivated him to kill Chase.

Additionally, Jumpin', who loves Kya like a father, suggests that Chase ought to be "horsewhupped, then run outta this town" for assaulting Kya. Jumpin' also understands that the police are prejudiced, and attempting to get justice would be futile. Therefore, the text also suggests...