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The Curse - setting: Describe the physical setting of the novel...  

The novel that I learnt in Form Five is ‘The Curse’ written by Lee Su Ann. There are many

places or settings involved in this novel but today I am going to write about the physical setting

of the novel.

There are two main physical settings in this novel. The story started with the setting in Londonwhen we were introduced to the main character, Azreen Saleh. Basically, the readers are

introduced to the university college where Azreen was pursuing an undergraduate course. The

readers are given more information that Azreen was going to sit for her exams soon but she had

to fly back to Malaysia due to her sister, Madhuri’s death. 

Next, we are brought to experience the life of the university college when Azreen had to walk

through the college’s residential hall. Here, Azreen’s thoughts flew back when she recalled her 

two years of student experiences. She had many sweet experiences in her life as a student.

She also met many new friends of various races here and she was reluctant to go back to

Malaysia even for a while.

The second physical setting is when we are taken to KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport).

Here, Azreen had to wait for two hours before she could board a connecting flight to Pulau

Langkawi, her hometown. When Azreen was recalling her old times with her sister, Madhuri, the

readers are brought to Langkawi International Airport. Azreen meets her foster parents, Datin

Sharifah and Datuk Zulkifli who came to receive her at the airport.

Last but not least, we are brought together with Azreen to Pulau Langkawi and a little village. In

this beautiful, small village, we are introduced to Azreen’s home where she had bitter sweet

memories for Azreen when she remembers about her sister. Next, the village itself was the

place where all the drama takes place, both in the past and present.

From my explanation above, it is proven that the physical setting of the novel varies and creates

an enthusiastic feeling when we read the novel. From London to Pulau Langkawi is what the

whole novel is about.

The Curse: Setting 

On the whole, the setting initially revolves around London and moves on to a village on a small

island off Langkawi and the house of Datin Sharifah and her husband in Langkawi

LONDON 

 Azreen furthers her studies in London

A VILLAGE ON A SMALL ISLAND OFF LANGKAWI. 

Some of the places mentioned in the story. 

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Azreen’s house 

- Azreen lives with his father, mother and Madhuri.

Madhuri’s room 

- Azreen finds Madhuri’s photos are all torn in three parts. The room is also burnt down. 

Nek’s house 

- Mohd Mohd. Asraf lives with his grandmother.

The rubber plantation 

- The scene where Madhuri’s body is found. 

The farm 

- Awang leaves the gate open and Mohd. Asraf gets the blame when the bull escapes.

The forest 

- The Old Lady runs to the forest and settles in an abandoned wooden house after the villagers

outcast her.

The school 

- The school where Azreen studied during her secondary years. This is also where she

gets acquainted with Mohd. Asraf.

Paddy field 

- Salleh Abdullah finds Madhuri as a baby in the makeshift bed of rags and leaves.

The cemetery 

- Madhuri and her mother are laid to rest here.