Question

Jaime had never imagined his job would take him to the top of an extinct volcano. In his dreams, he had pictured a lifeless, dark, frightening mountain. What a stark contrast to the lush, fertile, impossibly green crater in front of him! There was not a single visible spot where something leafy or flowering was not aggressively growing. Breathing in the rich scent of dew, Jaime wondered briefly about his other misconceptions of the world. What role does the setting play in the story? 1 It acts as a symbol of the main character's hopes and desires. 2 It shows that the main character has acquired the job of his dreams. 3 It teaches the main character a lesson that expands his awareness.

Answer 1

The setting in this story plays a role in option 3 - it teaches the main character a lesson that expands his awareness. The contrast between Jaime's preconceived notions of the volcano and the reality of the lush, fertile crater challenges his assumptions and expands his understanding of the world.