What impact does the setting of this passage have on the characters? Claire and Susan traveled Europe with other students to experience the fascinating local cultures. They tried out new foods, met new people, and visited some of the most breathtaking locations. They even managed to make some new friends along the way. When they returned home, Susan and Claire felt that they wouldn’t look at things the same way again. It had been a great experience.

The setting in the following passage is highly relevant to the characters and plotline. The passage details Claire and Susan's trip to Europe. During their trip, they experience "fascinating local cultures", "new foods", "new people", and "the most breathtaking locations". The passages goes on to explain hat they even made friends along the way. If the setting had been anywhere else, the experience would not necessarily have been the same. They may not have been able to find foods as enjoyable as the ones that found in Europe, they may not have been able to find as nice of people and friends, and they may not have found the scenery along the way as interesting. For this reason, the setting is undeniably one of the most important factors in the passage and to these characters.