Question

In “The Song of Hiawatha,” how does Henry Wadsworth Longfellow use setting to create mood?

Answer 1

Answer: He compares and contrasts two ways of life.

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Answer 2

In the epic poem, "The Song of Hiawatha", Henry Wadsworth Longfellow set in Lake Superior, or Gitche Gumee - the name he thought the Native Americans called that particular area. Even though it has strong mythic elements, it being set in a real place makes it more traditional and relatable. You can feel the real struggle of good vs evil as the events in Hiawatha's life unfurl.