Humor Can Bolster Flashback
How laughter in the past can illustrate devastation in the present.
The common understanding in storytelling is that flashbacks tend to slow a narrative down or potentially confuse readers because it can disrupt the narrative timeline. Due to this, many writers avoid flashbacks altogether in shorter forms.
Additionally, flashbacks typically provide background information and give a deeper understanding of a character rat…
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