The poet uses the archetypal symbol of the setting sun to highlight death in this excerpt.
The setting sun means that the night will come soon - just like death means that life has ended.
The setting is where the plot takes place. The setting can contribute to the mood of the story and to the background information that adds to the story. For instance, if the setting is Germany in 1940 the plot of the play might be about the things going on in that particular setting.
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Art influences society by changing opinions, instilling values and translating experiences across space and time. ... Art in this sense is communication; it allows people from different cultures and different times to communicate with each other via images, sounds and stories. Art is often a vehicle for social change.