The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch: 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
Setting
Explanation and Analysis:

There are three main settings in Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch: New York City, Las Vegas, and Amsterdam. Each city represents a distinct chapter of Theo’s life from childhood through adulthood.