What is the purpose of the details in the setting prior to the attack on beah's hometown?

to reveal what Beah’s life was like before the war  

people should be kind to those who are smaller or less powerful.

we should not always assume that we are better and more important  than others.

Explanation:

this forktale by virginia hamiliton " people could fly" is  filled with 24  interesting stories it is a black forktales writen by hamilton to keep the culture of her ancestors alive.

of the story written is "He Lion, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Rabbit" . it is a fable which pass out(convey) a moral message. the storyline is between a lion, a bruh bear and a bruh rabbit.  it is a fable with animals and also human characteristics. the stories centers around a lion who think he is the great king of the forest and that he is better than the other animals until he came in contact with bruh bear and bruh rabbit who made him realise who the real king is.significantly as when compared to the lion, we as people show respect to other people.we should not always assume that we are better and more important  than others.

our attitude towards those less powerful than us should be of kindness, love and respect a change in our character would bring a grater change in our society.