The Englishman's Boy By Guy Vanderhaeghe Setting is an interesting concept; it not only sets the physical surroundings but also paints a metaphoric or symbolic picture of characters, introduces conflict and develops atmosphere. In The Englishman's Boy Vanderhaeghe uses all the above elements to bring his novel to a higher level. The story opens with an effective use of setting to create a mood of suspense and anticipation, and introduces the protagonist, Harry Vincent. In …showed first 75 words of 425 total…

…showed last 75 words of 425 total…anyone or anything give the wrong impression: "Every room is painted starkly white and lined with closed doors - no paintings, no rugs, no phonograph playing, no doors opening or closing, no voices - the whole house is silent and still." In The Englishman's boy Vanderhaege uses these quotes to create conflict and atmosphere, as well as to reveal character. He does this through the description of the architecture, climate, and landscape in the novel.