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The settings are bleak and reflect Joy's inner struggle and depression. They also suggest that Joy has been marginalised by society.
Part of EnglishThe Trick is to Keep Breathing
There are several significant settings in the novel. Both internal and external settings suggest isolation and decay. The uniform bleakness of setting can represent Joy’s bleak, hopeless outlook.
The key settings are: