How do the words "before the jail, in prison lane"
reveal the historical context of the novel?

The story is set in a society that enforces law

Explanation:

the story is set in a society that enforces law

Explanation:

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The author describes the monsters and other sea animals with details and uses sentences like: "One thing we know for certain, much like the outrageous monsters we conjure in out worst nightmares, the deep ocean is an equally imaginative source of shock, awe, and outright fright." The author also uses the words: "nightmare(s)", "frightful", "horrific", "hideous", "creepy", "frightening" etc

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