Question

Oona begins her story long before Kinoos loses his sight and displays the bravery she is so proud of why would the author begin her story so far from the key event

Answer 1

a couple of reasons I can think of from the top of my head

1. to build up suspense
2. the story might require a lot of exposition due to its setting/plot/etc.
3. to give the characters more time to develop and set up a greater contrast in how the characters act before the key event, and afterwards