Write about the way setting shapes the effect and meaning of the story Mayhew by Somerset Maugham.

Cover the following points in your essay: 600-800 words

1)Make a short introduction about the subject and theme of the story.

2) Characterize temporal setting:

• What is the general temporal setting of the story?
• Is it the same throughout? How does it correlate with the plot of the story? What is the significance?

2)Characterize the physical setting

• Does the action take place in the same location? Is it equally vivid (vague) throughout?
• What is the correlation between changes in physical setting and the plot?
• What setting comes into the narrative focus? What is the significance for the story?

4)Interaction between setting and conflict:

• What is the conflict (source of tension)?
• How does setting correlate with the development of the conflict?
• How does setting participate in shaping the conflict?

5)Conclude by formulating your answer to the essay question.