The Wireless Set

Setting

Tronvik

• "The Wireless Set" is set in the rural valley of Tronvik on Orkney, an isolated location.
• Tronvik's isolation plays a crucial role in the story and is the foundation for many of its themes.
• The valley's remoteness is evident in the arrival of the wireless set, which is described as the first wireless ever to come to Tronvik, emphasising the community's limited exposure to modernity.
• The characters in the story are intimately connected to Tronvik and possess unrivalled knowledge of the land and its cycles, including predicting weather and tides. Their lives are closely tied to the natural world, with agriculture and the sea playing a central role.
• Tronvik's setting underscores the idea that people should maintain their faith in nature and its ability to provide, rather than being seduced by modern advancements. This theme is also hinted at in "A Time to Keep," where Bill places his faith in nature rather than religious beliefs.