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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 School for Scandal
Setting
Explanation and Analysis:
The School for Scandal is set in London, England during the 18th century, under the rule of George III (who ruled from 1760 to 1820). This was a period of great upheaval for the country, as technological advancements meant that the First Industrial Revolution was in full swing, while at the same time the British Empire was both expanding and shrinking. The American Revolution spelled the loss of Britain’s 13 colonies, and yet British participation in the slave trade and colonial projects in the East added immensely to the nation’s wealth.
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