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    This document defines and provides examples of two key elements of a formalist framework for analyzing stories: setting and theme. Setting is described as the time, location, and overall mood in which a story takes place. Theme is the main idea or lesson of the story, often expressed in general terms. Examples are given for both setting and theme.

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    This document defines and provides examples of two key elements of a formalist framework for analyzing stories: setting and theme. Setting is described as the time, location, and overall mood in which a story takes place. Theme is the main idea or lesson of the story, often expressed in general terms. Examples are given for both setting and theme.

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    Formalist Framework Elements: Setting and Theme

    Group 1

    Setting: The time and location in which a story takes place


     Place
     Time
     Overall Mood
     Ex: This exciting story happens in the time period of the roaring 20’s right before
    the great depression of 1929.

    Theme: The main idea of the story that is usally expressed in general terms

     What is the story trying to teach its readers?


     Is there an idea or symbol that keeps occuring during the story?
     Ex: Claiming power makes it difficult to see others besides oneself

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