1. The narration in the story is full of symbolism and metaphors, that tie back to the story but help convey the author's ideas in a unique way. On the first page she compares the dreams of men as fleeting ships that disappear with time. The dialect is a sort of slang, and it connects to the setting of the story. By using the dialect typical of the setting we are able to observe the characterization of the people who use the dialect. The contrast emphasizes the harshness of the rough use of English in this dialect, and the elegant symbolism in the narration, to capture the setting and possibly the riddle-like sentences of the narration in the beginning pages are used to subtlety hint at themes.
2. The setting has huge effect on the atmosphere of a story. The setting of sundown at the beginning of the story adds to the feelings of exhaustion and makes them more powerful. Where a character comes from decides how they act and possibly their motivation and morals too. An American character will have strong feelings of patriotism, and often is motivated by a desire to sustain liberty and democracy. A setting could be used in other literary devices to convey a certain theme as well. If a setting has a mood or is a motif the author may be trying to send a message to the reader.
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