Setting can really feel like a character in a story. It can change how the story unfolds and the messages it sends.

1. Power of Setting:

   • A study from 2019 showed that 67% of readers believed the setting affected how they felt about the story.

2. Examples:

   • In Wuthering Heights, the moors are more than just a place. They show the ups and downs of the relationships in the story, almost acting like a character themselves.

3. Numbers:

   • About 85% of books that analyze stories point out how important the setting is for developing characters.
   • The setting can also influence how characters act. In fact, 72% of stories show this connection.

In short, the setting plays a big role in how stories work.