In literature, the word setting refers to the context in which the events of a story takes place this includes the geographical location or conditions, for example, the general landscape or weather; the time or historical age; the social context or environment such as the social class or type of society and other details about the surroundings of the story. Additionally, the settings can be real or fictional, a story usually includes multiple settings and these are considered an important element in the story because settings influence the identity, personality, and actions of the characters. Thus, the literary element that comprises place, time and social context is the setting.
