what is the use of setting in a novel?

Answer 1

Depending on the novel, it can be everything. While some novels could take place in any setting, often the author takes great pains to integrate the setting and the story, so that the story might not work in any other setting.

The setting, or milieu, might even be the whole reason for the novel. In the J.R.R. Tolkien series, the first novel, "The Hobbit," is entirely about the milieu, creating the setting of Middle Earth, as a prelude to the trilogy which followed. By doing so, the following novels needed less focus on the setting issues, and could put the focus on character development ("Fellowship of the Rings") and the action of the story ("The Two Towers" and "Return of the King")

Answer 2

the use of a setting is very important because it tells where the story takes place so it helps the story line.

Answer 3

so, you have a protagonist (hero) and an antagonist (villain) and some supporting characters for both sides... then the next thing you need is a place for the ensuing drama to occur..... that is where the setting comes in

Answer 4

It's so the reader can picture where the story is being taken place and can really get into the story.