Snow Falling on Cedars
by David Guterson

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Snow Falling on Cedars: Setting 1 key example

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 Snow Falling on Cedars

Setting
Explanation and Analysis:

The novel is set on a fictional island called San Piedro, located off the coast of America's Pacific Northwest just north of Puget Sound. The town runs on fishing, logging, and farming, and most families depend on the sea or the land to survive.