Setting (narrative)
In fiction, the setting of a story includes the time, location and circumstances in which it takes place. Broadly speaking, the setting provides the main backdrop for the story. Sometimes setting is referred to as milieu, to include a context (such as society) beyond the immediate surroundings of the story. In some cases, setting becomes a character itself and can set the mood of a story.
The term is relevant or various forms of narrative expression, whether considered literature or not, including short stories, novels, dramas, and screenplays.
Elements of setting include: culture, historical period, geography, time of day.
Setting could be infered from character's actions or direct narration.
Setting is above all the theme of the literature.
References
- Rozelle, Ron (2005). Write Great Fiction: Description & Setting. Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Book.
See also
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