Setting

Although setting by definition is simplified to be just the description of surroundings, setting is actually one of the most important aspects in both drama and fiction because ultimately it is what sets the mood. In a play such as Hamlet, the setting would be dark, gloomy, stoney, and cold which not only adds to the story but actually completely sets up the dark-natured mood of the play. In contrast, a novel like Pride And Prejudice is set on a countryside with fields, mansions, and gardens that all work together to encompass the lighthearted nature of the story.