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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
Key Examples in Brideshead Revisited
Setting
Explanation and Analysis:
Brideshead Revisited centers largely on its titular setting—the estate of the Flyte/Marchmain family. This proud house has seen substantial change over the course of several centuries, as it has been disassembled, reassembled, and abandoned by the family, as well as repurposed as a military base. The house reflects both the character of its family and serves as commentary on tradition and religion.
