What effect does the setting have on the characters in the story? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

The setting of Bronx Masquerade is the Bronx, New York City. It is set in a public school in the Bronx. The school is comprised of high school students of all races, but it is heavily populated with black and Hispanic children. The school itself is hardly described, nor is the actual Bronx neighborhood. The action takes place in Mr. Ward's English class, which is a safe haven for the kids to reveal their true identities.

"Maybe it's time I just started being who I am." Devon, pg. 31

"I feel like we connected. I feel like I know you now." Tyrone, pg. 164