In the book Dodger, the setting influences the actions of the main character, Dodger. The effect of the setting on Dodger’s character can be seen in two different scenes in the book. When Dodger finds Grandad in the sewer after the storm, the storm provides a pivotal role in his behaviors. Then, when he is in the crowded pub with Charlie, the setting of the pub itself influences the manner in which Dodger expresses his feelings about his childhood. In these examples the setting plays an important role in Dodger’s experiences and actions.
When Dodger goes toshing after the storm, he finds Grandad on the brink of death. “Dodger edged his way round the rat and into the smaller sewer, which was half choked with debris – much of it pieces of wood, some of them sharp as knives – and all the other detritus that had last night been dislodged.” Because of the storm, the atmosphere of the sewers change from a familiar place for Dodger to a place that is unknown. Since Dodger grew up in the sewers he was very accustomed to navigating them with ease and he was quite familiar with the sewers . The setting of the storm and its resulting chaos changes his behavior toward the sewers. Instead of being a natural navigator, he becomes hesitant and “edges” his way through them.
Furthermore, in addition to the physical challenges that the storm creates, the storm setting also creates emotional turmoil for Dodger.
“But to Dodger’s astonished gaze appeared that most of the debris was a man, and that man did not look well; there was nothing very much where one eye should have been, but the other one was opening now and it looked Dodger in the face . It stank, the face Dodger looked into, and he shuddered, because he knew it. He said, ‘That’...
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...lso makes it so that he is alone when he finds Grandad on the brink of death. Dodger is then responsible for helping Grandad die in a respectful tosher way. The second example in which setting influences his actions is when he is with Charlie in the pub. Even though Dodger is quite uncomfortable in this situation, he does what is outside the scope of his character and confides in Charlie about his personal life. Thus, these two examples bring me to my final point. Because of setting, Dodger changes as a character and does very surprising things; he tells Charlie about his personal life, something that was not necessary for Charlie to know thus violating his rule of thumb to not tell people what they do not need to know. Each new situation creates challenges for Dodger to overcome, but the setting in each of those scenes causes him to evolve as a character.
Through the essay, "Dumpster Diving," Eighner impresses his superiority by illustrating disinterested people and their lack to complete certain tasks the author is skillful at.
As one can see, Maria in “I Only Came To Use The Phone” and the children in Lord of The Flies were heavily affected by the setting in their respective stories which caused them to go from their normal/typical selves, then to them a little bit on edge and or anxious, and then finally to mad and or insane. Setting plays a huge role is stories such as these two.
The setting of a story lays the foundation for how a story is constructed. It gives a sense of direction to where the climax is headed. The setting also gives the visual feedback that the readers need to picture themselves into the story and comprehend it better. Determining the setting can be a major element towards drawing in the reader and how they relate to a story. A minor change in the plot can drastically alter to perception, interpretation, and direction of the message that is delivered. These descriptive elements can be found within these short stories: “the Cask of Amontillado”, “The Storm”, “The Things They Carried”, “Everyday Use”, and “The Story of an Hour”.
The various settings of " Angela’s Ashes" effect the characters’ actions and lifestyle in various ways. Living in poverty challenges the family to meet basic needs through begging and stealing as well as children getting jobs to help the situation. Also, the poor housing causes the family to be subjected to disease and coldness. The society the McCourts were part of causes the family to be aware of social prejudice and learn actions to take in order to protect their rights. The setting of the book influences the McCourt family’s actions and style of living.
The Storm is based around a woman by the name of Calixta who is left home alone while a threatening storm blows up suddenly. Her husband and son are stranded at a local store until the weather calms down. While she is preparing for the worst, a man visitor appears at her doorstep needing a place of shelter. This man turns out to be an old sweetheart of hers, Alcee. As the story goes on, Calixta and Alcee, unleash themse...
An author’s usage of the element of setting can assist the readers in tying the story together and better appreciating of the thoughts and significant ideas mentioned in it. The setting of a story is used to convey key information of the time era, the type of society as well as the state of the characters in which the narrative takes place. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby being one of the most criticized, analyzed, quoted and interpreted piece of writing since the time it was published. The author would not have been able to drive interest in his writing without the prominent setting. He uses the setting to create powerful perceptions and transmit ideas in order to build that interest. Similarly in Garen Thomas’s biography of President Barack Obama, Yes We Can the author utilizes the setting of the late 20th Century and early 21st Century in the United States of America which contributes towards the making of the 44th President - Barack Obama. It shows the hardships and the struggle to prove his identity as an African American under various societal, familial as well as political influences. It portrays how his sheer optimism, enthusiastic determination and his utmost belief that “change can happen” (Barack Obama) intensifies the true essence of setting within this piece of literature. It glorifies the fact that freedom includes opportunity for prosperity and success, and also that upward social mobility is greatly achieved through hard work and perseverance.
"A Pair of Tickets" and "Everything That Rises Must Converge" are good examples of how setting explores place, heritage, and ethnic identity to give us a better understanding of the characters. In "A Pair of Tickets" Jing-Mei Woo discovers for herself what makes her Chinese and the setting played an important role in helping us understand how she came to this discovery. The setting in "Everything That Rises Must Converge" gave us a good understanding of why the characters acted as they did to the situations presented. The setting in both of these stories greatly contributed to the understanding the characters better and in general the whole story.
Setting is a place or a certain location where an event is about to take place. It is used to create a vivid image for the reader and to better understand the characters and the certain situations the characters face in a story. Furthermore, the setting also gives further insight about a character’s thoughts, feelings, and reactions to what is happening around them. By learning about the setting in a story, the reader will be able to understand how the setting relates back to the character and to the story itself. In Amy Tan’s short story “A Pair of Tickets” setting is used to emphasize the discovery of self-identity as well as heritage and culture for the protagonist Jing-mei.
Analysis: This quote showing setting can be closely related to the character Finny. Much like the school, Finny is beautiful even in the midst of some of his hateful classmates.
Second, what is the mood of this story trying to portray with the setting. The setting c...
The setting or settings in a novel are often an important element in the work. Many novels use contrasting places such as cities or towns, to represent opposing forces or ideas that are central to the meaning of the work. In Thomas Hardy's novel, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, the contrasting settings of Talbothays Dairy and Flintcomb-Ash represent the opposing forces of good and evil in Tess' life.
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The setting of a story sets the tone for the entire piece. Without the appropriate setting, what the author is trying to express is lost. In “The Cask of Amontillado”, Edgar Allan Poe uses the setting as a way to set the stage for the events that will come. Poe’s settings make his stories interesting, as well as easy to understand because of his descriptiveness and writing techniques. His use of vivid details and symbols in his settings intrigue the readers and set a particular tone. Each and every setting has a direct meaning and reason attached to that of the story and time.
Literary elements are demonstrated throughout the story and further improve our understanding of the central idea. The setting is important to the central idea because it shows the reader the type of society being described in the story. The language is also important to the central idea because it contains metaphors which further prove that the people are afraid of going against tradition because they are scared of being the target of violence. The conflict contributes to the central idea as well, because there are many examples of the society going against character, Mrs. Hutchinson, for not respecting the traditions put in place. The central idea is important to our understanding of the story because it sums up the main objective and furthers our
My mother often told my sisters and me stories of her childhood move from Virginia to North Carolina. She’d describe the heartbreak of being ripped away from her home, family, and best friends. Although it was painful in the moment, in hindsight she can honestly say that the move was one of the best things that even happened to her. Here she met the love of her life and gave birth to her three girls. The change of environment impacted her life forever. In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens writes of a boy named Pip as he grows and changes as he transitions from his home in the marsh to the hustle and bustle of London. In his novel he proves that our surroundings have a life-changing impact upon us.