The setting is important to realist and naturalist texts. Discuss the treatment of setting in “The story of an Hour” and “To Build a Fire”. Why is setting important? What is its role? How does it play a larger part than it might in non-realist/naturalist texts?
Write a 1-2 pages double spaced. The grading rubric below will help you structure your work.
Grading Rubric
The essay has an introduction, a conclusion, and a paragraph on each text.
10 points
The essay provides analysis of the setting in each text.
25 points
The essay gives specific examples from the text.
25 points
The essay goes beyond obvious and general comments.
20 points
Grammar is accurate.
20 points