Question

Notice these fragments in para three of the lesson

1. The banking establishment of which he had attained control.
2. The amazing tempo of it all.

These are not complete sentences but serve to capture the character's train of thought. Such devices are often used in creative writing.

Answer 1

These are sentence fragments: neither gives a complete thought on its own. Their abrupt, compressed form mirrors the character’s quick, flowing thoughts and draws attention to the ideas that occupy his mind. Writers often use fragments deliberately for emphasis, pace and voice.