E. M. Forster’s novel “A Room with a View” shapes a storyline around two settings; Florence, Italy and Surrey, England. These two locations host a main character, Lucy, who walks through different scenarios dealing with her family and friends throughout the novel. There are many differences between Florence and Surrey such as how these two places affect the characters differently. Also, the scenery and expression of atmosphere is depicted differently between the two. Surrey represents a restrictive social structure while Florence represents freedom and renaissance. These contrasts and their impact on the main character all come together to bring out the meaning of the novel.

The environmental differences between Florence and Surrey’s impact