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That is a matter of interpretation for the actress playing Linda, in consultation with the director. She can believe him or she can pretend to believe him.
In the 1959's
in the 1950s
The author, Shirley Jackson, does not specify where or even when the story takes place. But it is generally safe to assume that the story takes place in modern times, in a city, or town, and most likely in America.
Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" begins with a failed salesman returning home from a sales trip. He's discouraged with his efforts as well as those of his older son, Biff. His son is unhappy because he has always failed to live up to his father's expectations. Willy loses his job and depressed over not being able to support his family, he kills himself so his son, Biff, can use the insurance money to start a business. No one comes to Willy's funeral, and his three survivors contemplate the direction their lives will take now that he's gone.
the story takes place in london
school The story takes place in the future.
the story takes place in egypt
This story takes place in Memphis, Tennessee.
The story takes place in Chicago
All of the chronologies I am aware of place the story in late June 1902, which is well after the Great Hiatus or Holmes's supposed death and return as you call it.
The story takes place in ancient Greece.
The story takes place in a small village in rural England.
"Where does this story take place?" is asking for the setting or location where the events of the story occur. It seeks information on the specific place or environment that serves as the backdrop for the narrative.
Nowhere. There is no cure for death
the story of rip van winkle take place and the 1700
The time place and social environment in which the story take place