Cheever further develops the idea of regulation via the introduction of the minor setting of Anne’s neighborhood towards the middle of the story. Anne’s neighborhood proves to be a desolate and cramped contrast to the monotonous perfected image of Shady Hill. Cheever depicts this contrast when Francis drives Anne to the opposite side of town (332). Furthermore, Cheever illustrates the neighborhood as having houses are lacking in privacy and comfort, yet projecting a sense of pride (332). Additionally, Cheever alludes to the darkness of the neighborhood when Anne’s house at the end of the street provides the only source of light. The neighborhood is far from luxurious, but represents the ugliness that Shady Hill attempts to camouflage. This