2)The setting of a story gives readers a sense of place. Including various different elements of setting can help create a clear, vivid picture in readers' minds and can help provide a rich background to develop plot and characters.
The main theme of the short story “Lysandra's Poem” by Budge Wilson is friendship. At the beginning, Lysandra is described as Elaine's “best friend”
The main characters in the story are Lysandra and Elaine, who is also the narrator. At the beginning, they are best friends, but then come into conflict with each other. The physical setting is a small harbor town in Nova Scotia, Canada. The social setting explores domestic violence and gender roles.
