Setting The book takes place in a small town called Sawmill Landing in northern Minnesota. ... The setting of the lake is used symbolically, because water is a sign of life and when he went back into the lake he was infused with a life essence he did not have before. ... Also, the setting was definitely used as an antagonist. The setting represented the major opposition to Paul in the novel. ... This symbol stood for Harvey's love for his father and his internal fight for the resolution of the grief he had about him dieing....

• Word Count: 1542
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School