Course 4—Lecture

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LitCourse 4
How to Read: Title & Setting

Type of setting—physical

Physical setting is the outward environment or physical landmarks surrounding the events of a story.

• Weather
• Topography (mountains, lakes, rivers)
• Architechture

"Young Goodman Brown," one of Nathaniel Hawthorne's most famous stories, takes place in a dark, thickly wooded forest, mirroring the spiritual turmoil of the protagonist.

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