Setting

The setting of a play is one of the three most important components that make up a play. The setting gives us a picture in our head of what the situation would be like if it were in front of us. Often times the setting dictates the tone of the play. For example in Pride and Prejudice when Jane goes by horseback to Bingly's house it begins to rain and have a somber tone. This is when Jane becomes sick fulfilling the foreshadow. However the setting does not only dictate the tone but it can also contrast situations in the play. For example while in her home town Elizabeth finds Darcy revolting; however, when she goes to Pemberly and sees Darcy in a different setting she sees a different side of him and starts to take a liking to him. Thus, the setting can dictate the tone of the play of shadow or reveal something about different types of characters.