The theme of loss and displacement is best developed by the setting in The Red Umbrella. The story takes place in Cuba during the early 1960s, a time when many families were being separated due to political unrest and the fear of persecution. The setting of the story highlights the sense of loss and displacement that the characters experience, as they are forced to leave their homes and families behind to seek safety in a foreign country. The contrast between the warmth and beauty of Cuba and the cold and unfamiliar landscape of the United States further emphasizes the sense of displacement that the characters feel