Setting

The setting represents the time, location, and objects surrounding an event. The setting can affect the entire "feeling" of an affair. For example, the setting of where the guards first see the ghost of Hamlet is very dark and late at night. This setting infers a mysterious and cold impression. Regardless of what is being done, the setting can alter the perceptions of the viewers, which can lead to negative outcomes. The setting can also foreshadow future events which can change a viewer's mindset. Thus, the setting is an extremely important and effective characteristic to any work.