The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit: 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:

The Hobbit is set in the rich fantasy world Tolkien would come to call Middle-Earth. This imagined world has a great deal in common with the real world, especially Tolkien's home country of the United Kingdom. Throughout Bilbo's journey, the reader encounters familiar plants, animals, landforms, smells, foods, and ideas, with some notable differences. For example, while the cardinal directions are the same, east is at the top of the map instead of north. There are also diverse magical beings (dwarves, elves, hobbits, wizards, humans, eagles, goblins) that all have their own languages and civilizations.