Analyse af novellen 'Clearing the Air'

The setting of the short story "Clearing the Air" by Kathy Prokhovnik is a rural area, likely a farm or a small town. The story mentions paddocks, trees, and a driveway leading up to a house with a front door made of wood and dimpled glass panels. The heat of the day is also emphasized, and the characters drink tea and cordial. The story suggests a tight-knit community where people know each other, and gossip travels fast. The setting of a story refers to the time and place where the events take place. It can include physical, geographical, and social aspects of the environment in which the story occurs. The setting of a story can influence the plot, characters, and mood of the story. “Lyn watched, paralysed by the scene unfolding on the other side of the glass ? the snake whipping around to face the dog, the dog confronting the snake, legs spread, pouncing”. The snake could well be a symbol of the conflict between Lyn and Deb. They say that a snake might have the meaning that somebody is toxic. Rumors are spread around the small town they live in. If any gossip is said, it spreads quickly. Like a snake.