As she sat in her car, Haley's tangled curls fell down to hide a countenance with a
melancholy frown and tear-stained cheeks. Abruptly, her father's advice came back to her
in a torrent of memories, "When in doubt, do your utmost to remain undaunted." Haley
squared her shoulders, swept back her unruly hair, and decided to commit to her
endeavor as the courageous, powerful woman she knew she was.
What does the flashback contribute to this story?
It explains to readers the reason that Haley is sad and melancholy.
It establishes Haley's motivations for the actions that will follow.
It shows that Haley's father will play an important role in the story.