“The Midday Lamp” written by Sinclair Ross, it is about a couple who live on the dusty and windy prairies during the Great Depression. The drought and dust storm took away the couples' happiness and changed their lives. Sinclair Ross' other story, "The Painted Door" is very similar to "The Midday Lamp", a couple living in the mountains experiences a very severe snowstorm, which causes conflict in the couple due to a feeling of isolation. Setting is a crucial element in establishing conflict that could change the character's actions, thoughts, and words. “The Lamp at Noon” and “The Painted Door” are one of the best examples. If Ross had used settings that weren't harsh, these conflicts would never have happened. Sinclair Ross depicts the psychological landscapes of his characters by mirroring the location, time, and weather with the characters' characteristics. One of the most important factors in decor is location. Location is the fundamental aspect of the story, such as conflict, reaction, character, and plot. Sinclair Ross used the look of the place very...