Essay on The Importance of Setting in Literature - 889 Words

The story has different elements that make it a story, that make it whole. Setting is one of those elements. The book defines setting as â€Å"the context in which the action of the story occurs† (131). After reading â€Å"Soldier’s Home† by Ernest Hemmingway, setting played a very important part to this story. From researching about setting in a story, I have found many wonderful sources that help me prove my point. For example, William Tapply explains setting in his article, â€Å"setting comprises all the conditions under which things happen: region, geography, neighborhood, buildings, interiors, climate, weather, time of day, season of year.† A different setting could possibly change the outcome or the mood of the story and this could make the†¦show more content†¦New York City or even Los Angeles might have created a different setting for Kreb’s. Maybe these towns might have offered a more exciting lifestyle for this young man. Hemmingway is maybe trying to portray that Kreb’s was held down by consequences of the war and this Oklahoma town would again have consequences for Kreb’s. Marriage, children, and a steady job were these the consequences Kreb’s spoke of when he mentioned courting the women in this town? Possibly, and he knew that he wasn’t going to live a lie any longer. Second, what is the mood of this story trying to portray with the setting. The importance of setting could add atmosphere and tone. Another really great point made by Meredith Bond, â€Å"atmosphere and tone: it gives a feeling to the story. It establishes an atmosphere so you know what kind of story it is going to be (Bond).† The setting created a very somber and regretful mood for Kreb’s. This young man’s parents feel that he has lost his ambition that he possibly once had before the war. A different setting could have changed this mood and feelings of the story. Hemmingw ay wanted to prove that people change with war and he did with the setting. He set the mood of the story with the happiness of the fraternity pictures and college. Then he changed the mood very quickly with the horrible stories the town had heard about the war. Smaller,Show MoreRelatedThemes Of Fahrenheit 451 And The Portable Phonograph724 Words   |  3 PagesThroughout someone’s life, no matter their age, gender, or sociality, every person is bound to encounter some form of literature. Inside every piece of literature the author always has a purpose. It may not be clear to all, but everything has a lesson, suggestion, and a central message. The central message the author is trying to convey is also known as the theme. In the books Fahrenheit 451 and â€Å"The Portable Phonograph† the possible themes are not crystal clear. 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