"The Fall River Axe Murders" by Angela Carter.

In the story of "The Fall River Axe Murders" by Angela Carter it became apparent to me that the most important setting piece throughout the story was the house the family lived in. This seemed to be a motive for Lizzie's actions. My feeling on this is that during the summer time, a time of life and living, Lizzie Borden was confined inside her house. She had little to no chance to be out side in the fresh air and socialize with others. A house such as the one described in the story, had no hall ways to come in contact with others in the house. Very few windows to view the wonderful th…