What does the setting do the the atmosphere of the story?

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Asked by vrturx on 3/10/2014 9:23 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/10/2014 9:28 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/10/2014 9:28 PM

The setting helps to promote the atmosphere of celebration, and thus sets the reader up for the surprise ending. It is anything but what we expect.