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Definition of Setting
Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the city of New York, or it can be an imagined... read full definition
Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the city of New York, or... read full definition
Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the... read full definition
Setting
Explanation and Analysis—The City:
"A Pair of Silk Stockings" takes place in the late 19th century in an unnamed city. This city contains a large department store, a fashionable restaurant, a theater, and a cable car system. Mrs. Sommers moves quickly from one location to the next, which creates a sense of urgency.
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