What is the author doing in Chapter Three?

Eddie is thrilled to be mobile once more and runs around the park, effortlessly passing by the landmarks that recall his oldest memories. Eddie stops at the “freak house,” which was shut down fifty years ago. Inside, he strides past the familiar assortment of odd individuals that were once part of this popular carnival act. He remembers feeling sorry for them as a child. Finally, Eddie stops in front of the “Blue Man” whose pale blue complexion was his claim to fame.