What is the purpose of the prologue in the novel, The Marry Month of May?

One of the most striking features of the story’s structure is that it begins with a brief, prologue-like section before the main narrative begins. This section serves to introduce some of the key narrative and thematic concepts that are present throughout the story. Most notably, the prologue introduces the idea that springtime—especially during the month of May—causes people to be more prone to sudden romantic attachment.