Response to 'Shawanagan Bingo Queen'

Shawanagan Bingo Queen is a short story by Josheph Boyden. In this story, I paid special attention to the setting of a story. There are many ways in which an author can describe a setting. It could be geographic location, cultural backdrop, artificial environment, props and object. In Shawanagan Bingo Queen, the setting is mostly described by cultural backdrop. Cultural backdrop is when the setting is created by cultural background, the way of life, customs and beliefs. First, the author talks about the character's cultural background of Ojibway. This is quite interesting because it is unique to hear about native stories and learn about how natives become a part of Canada. In the story, Ollie does not want Mary to work in Casino because she thinks it is just for White man. Here we can see how some native people think about the whites.
The setting is also established by artificial environment, how it talks about the Bingo Hall, that being the only main location throughout the entire story. I think this is a good way to tell the story. Also it leaves the readers with the ability to imagine how the location looks, letting them use their imagination.