David Guterson describes the settings of the novel in great detail. We are left wondering whether this was done purposely and whether it is supposed to have some symbolic significance to the story. The conclusion that can be reached by the question is yes. Guterson obviously described the setting in the story in great detail because just like his other seemingly unimportant narratives give meaning to the novel, this might do so too. Also, it …showed first 75 words of 763 total…

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