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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 The Demon Lover
Setting
Explanation and Analysis:
"The Demon Lover" takes place in London during World War II. More specifically, it seems to be set during what's known as the Blitz, which was an eight-month period—between 1940 and 1941—during which the Nazis heavily bombed the city. Bombs fell for many consecutive nights, prompting many Londoners (especially those who were well-off) to flee to the countryside. This is exactly what Mrs. Drover did with her family, which is why her house has been sitting empty when she returns to at the beginning of the story.
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