Setting

The Night Watchman

by Louise Erdrich

The Night Watchman: 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
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The Waterjack
Explanation and Analysis:

Most of The Night Watchman takes place at Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota, the homeland of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa People. The reservation is rich with history, ancestry, and significance; and it's full of natural beauty and animals, though less than in the past. It's also a place full of economic hardship, powerful community bonds, and the pain of loss. The complicated history of Turtle Mountain and the Chippewa people is a major factor in the book, both in its influence on characters and its relevance to the conflict over the Termination Bill. 

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Explanation and Analysis:

Most of The Night Watchman takes place at Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota, the homeland of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa People. The reservation is rich with history, ancestry, and significance; and it's full of natural beauty and animals, though less than in the past. It's also a place full of economic hardship, powerful community bonds, and the pain of loss. The complicated history of Turtle Mountain and the Chippewa people is a major factor in the book, both in its influence on characters and its relevance to the conflict over the Termination Bill. 

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