How does the cultural and political context of Britain in 1982 reflect Jasons development throughout the novel?

Analyze the structure of the book in light of what we have learned about plot and action. Why is the book structured the way it is? What theme about the passage of time or growing up does this structure suggest?
As this is a bildungsroman (Links to an external site.), we know that Jason will grow and learn over the course of the events of the book. As with other bildungsromans, this growth comes with a loss of innocence. How does Jason grow and what does he lose in the process? How are the literary elements of the novel (plot, narration/POV, character, setting, and theme) used to show this new bittersweet maturity?
How does the cultural and political context of Britain in 1982 reflect Jasons development throughout the novel?
Requirements:
1500-2000 words. Note that there is both a minimum and a maximum.
An introduction, a conclusion, and several body paragraphs logically organized
Strong, clear, arguable thesis.
Paragraphs that mix summary, paraphrase, quotations, and analysis.
Correct grammar and spelling.