Under our Constitution, free speech is not a right that is given only to be so circumscribed that it exists in principle,
but not in fact. Freedom of expression would not truly exist
if the right could be exercised only in an area that a
benevolent government has provided as a safe haven for
crackpots.

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contains flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story. use the reading selections to you answer the questions.