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BACKGROUND, BACKGROUND, BACKGROUND
The background of a novel refers to…
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BACKGROUND
Setting
England - Everyday urban life.
Sayle's Compound
- Secretive and Isolated
- Restricted
- Dangerous
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Political and Historical
Britain's Intelligence Services
- the novel doesn't convey much in terms of political and historical background
Culture
References to:
- gaming consoles
- quad bikes
- helicopters
- internet
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BACKGROUNDThe background of a novel refers to the contextual and historical setting in which the story plays out. In other words, it's the time and place of the novel.The background helps readers understand the world in which the characters life in terms of:
- Physical Places
- cities, towns, landscapes
- Time Period
- Determines historical, cultural and technological factors
- Cultural and Social Context
- Will influence the cultures, values and traditions of characters.
- Political Climate
- Wars, revolutions, piece-time etc. drive the story line.
- Economic Factors
- Economic differences can drive character motivations.
- Technology and Science
- Affects opportunities and capabilities of characters.
- Geopolitical Relations
- Will determine relations/tensions between groups, nationalities and countries.
- Climate and Environment
- Natural landscape and climate, geography influences characters' lives.