Question

What allusion is made in the first paragraph of the story "Balboa" by Sabina Murray? How does this allusion shape readers' understanding of Balboa's character?

Answer 1

Sabina Murray, the author, brings her own assumptions and prejudices to the story, and that perspective shapes how she presents the content.
After Leoncico surprises Balboa on the mountain, the action of the story is interrupted by a flashback.