Summary
Setting is an environmental setting where stories
take place and where characters are during the story. The setting can also
include or be described by what the characters own know and experience
throughout a story. Characters can be
hurt or helped depending on their surroundings; they can cause a scene with
another character and even divulge secrets about themselves to other
characters. Three types of settings are public and private places, outdoor
places and cultural and historical circumstances. To make their stories more
lifelike, and highlight character qualities, authors use details to describe
many objects and places surrounding a character: such as park benches, halls,
cars, books, and landmarks exc. When describing outdoor areas it is important
that authors make the come to life by describing hills, valleys, conditions,
lakes, and even wildlife. Physical as well as historical and cultural settings
can influence character assumptions. For example a material object like Ms. Brill’s
fur shawl can suggest isolation of a character. Setting can ultimately help
give some background on a character, help or hurt a story and can influence
character behavior.
Reader Response
I always knew setting was a vital part of writing;
it helps the reader create a mental picture of the story being told. I also
knew that authors usually give little details about the setting so the reader
can get a better mental picture of what kind of setting the characters are in
and if they can relate that setting with one they have come across in their own
lives. I did not however, know that a fight can be started because of a
setting. I also knew that depending on their surroundings, characters can tell
a lot or a little about themselves. 
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