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__Setting:__**

Kaimara, (North Island), focus on the beach and sea in particular. Kaimara is a small NZ town. Isolated and coastal. It has a small population. The beach is always deserted and cold, but has great waves for surfing.


 * __Importance of Setting:__**

Helps reflect the personality of Karl i.e. he likes being alone or distant from society, can not be tamed or confined. This helps readers to understand his character better and also the theme of isolation and acceptance. Karl’s differences keep him from being accepted in the town. Readers can also identify or relate to the story easily as it has a NZ setting.

“the town concentrated its passions on the rugby…but he showed not the slightest interest.”
 * //__Quote:__//** “The beach was deserted…not a soul in sight”