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The events of “The Gold-Bug” take place on Sullivan’s Island, which “consists of little else than the sea sand, and is about three miles long” (7). What effect does the island setting have on the atmosphere of the story? Refer to the text in your answer.
How significant is the role of chance or coincidence in story? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
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