SETTING where and when of a story
CONTEXT Historical Particular historical period; events and customs included [when?] Geographical Particular society or nation [where?] Physical Time of day, indoors/outdoors,weather
SETTING SUGGESTS: The prevailing atmosphere or mood Internal and external conflicts Characters’ actions and motivation Potential contrasts between characters or ideas The values, ideals, and attitudes of a place in different times
NOTES: Setting is more important in some works than others Setting can take up the role of antagonist