The setting of a story is the where and when of the story. Setting… a definition.

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The setting of a story is the where and when of the story. Setting… a definition

It reveals the prevailing mood or atmosphere of a story Setting is important because…

It reveals conflicts, both internal and external. Setting is important because…

It can reveal character Setting is important because…. If Victor Frankenstein does all his experiments in a “solitary chamber, or rather a cell, at the top of the house, and separated from all the other apartments by a staircase,” we might conclude that there is something anti-social, isolated, and stale, maybe even unnatural, about his project and his way of learning.

Physical Geographical Cultural Historical Types of Setting

Time of Day Season Inside/Outside Weather/Temperature Physical Setting

Country (U.S., England, Japan, Iraq) Region (North, South, Midwest) State City Neighborhood Building Type and Level Rural Urban Geographical Setting

The Attitudes, Values, and Ideals of a place. Cultural Setting

Time period or era (past, present, future) Historical Setting

Being able to relate to a story despite its setting. The quality of literature that transcends (goes beyond) time and place. Universality Examples of Universal Experiences: Dreams of falling or going somewhere in your pajamas or underwear Rebellion of rules by children Feuds between families Love for pets Uncomfortable Family Gatherings Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus

The emotional feelings inspired by the story Atmosphere The atmosphere of Harry Potter is suspenseful. The atmosphere of The Curtis family house in The Outsiders is one of love. The atmosphere in The Odd Couple is humorous tension.