Three months earlier, the prince had abrogated hunting, arguing that what was once a plethora of wildlife had dwindled far enough. But Manny and Mykala were for what they could find regardless, flouting the prince's decree like Romeo and Juliet flouted the wishes of their parents. It was with beating hearts that they took aim at the hapless, oblivious bird.

foraging

Explanation:

in the quotation from passage, connie willis states that literature is a way for authors from the past to communicate with readers of today. we can read their stories, books, and other texts to learn lessons about life. willis refers to these lessons as messages “from beyond the grave.” willis has a favorable viewpoint about the timelessness of literature.

i may be wrong but i think your answer is flashback