The Last Leaf

by O. Henry

The Last Leaf: 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:

Written and published in 1907, "The Last Leaf" is set in Greenwich Village, a lower Manhattan neighborhood in New York City. Greenwich Village is often associated with artists, bohemians, and the political left, an association built in large part during the early 20th century. At this time, the Village was home to a collection of writers, journalists, and artists who were attracted to its low rent and dynamic, multicultural atmosphere.