This type of setting is called Integral Setting. Integral Setting is when the place and time influences theme, character and action of a story. In this type, setting controls the characters and by controlling setting, writers could control their characters. If they confine a certain character to a particular setting, it will define the character.
The story was set before and after the World War II era. The two main characters, Noah and Allie, fell in love and got separated before the war. The setting of the movie during this era introduced another obstacle to the protagonists’ love for each other. During World War II, Allie met the badly wounded Lon Hammond Jr. in the army infirmary and got engaged afterwards. In the end, Allie chose Noah
The story was set before and after the World War II era. The two main characters, Noah and Allie, fell in love and got separated before the war. The setting of the movie during this era introduced another obstacle to the protagonists’ love for each other. During World War II, Allie met the badly wounded Lon Hammond Jr. in the army infirmary and got engaged afterwards. In the end, Allie chose Noah