In many novels, the historical and social settings have an immense influence on the personality, beliefs, and actions of the characters in the book. In Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell To Arms, set during World War 1 in Italy, this is clearly evident. ... The historical setting also influences the heavy-drinking, free-caring lives that the characters live. ... The historical social setting of the novel influences the characters in different ways. ... No matter how it shown, it is evident that the setting of the novel has an immense influence on the characters. ...

• Word Count: 666
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The exposition in the story "A Farewell to Arms," begins with the setting which describes a nasty war that is occurring. The war takes place in the mountains that sit back beyond the plains. The land where the war is happening is described by the author as bountiful with different crops growing in t...

• Word Count: 1000
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School