Question

Which setting would an author most likely use to show that the protagonist is growing from an innocent child into an adult who becomes aware of the dark side of human nature?
A. A Pennsylvania mining town that is slowly dying
B. A small town in the South during the 1950s where racism is common
C. A big city on the West Coast where gangs govern the streets
D. A future planet where all types of aliens live together

Answer 1

If we based it on the given situation above regarding a protagonist who grew up witnessing the dark side of human nature, I would say that the best setting an author would use is option B:  A small town in the South during the 1950s where racism is common. Hope this helps.