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The document summarizes the use and function of setting in British-American fiction. It discusses how settings can add meaning, mood, and symbolism to stories. Specific examples are given of Sir Orfeo, where the fairyland setting draws from Celtic folklore, and "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Poe, where the decaying house symbolizes the deteriorating mental state of the main character. Settings are analyzed for their ability to reflect characters and further the plot.
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- Fruzsee89
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