Moll Flanders

by Daniel Defoe

Moll Flanders: Setting 1 key example

Definition of Setting

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Setting
Explanation and Analysis:

Moll Flanders takes place in England and the American colonies (specifically Virginia) during the 17th century. The novel has a cyclical quality to it—it starts in Newgate Prison in England, then moves to London, followed by Virginia, then moves back through the various locales: Virginia to London to Newgate Prison to Virginia, then ultimately back to London.