Historical: Setting is where and when a story takes place. Understanding the historical setting of the story often helps to understand the theme or main idea of the story, the author's purpose for writing. It helps us to understand the motivations and actions of some of the characters or historical figures.
Cultural: The cultural setting includes patterns of behavior and beliefs that dominate the society in which the characters live. Family relationships, moral values, political systems, class structures, gender roles and race relations are all part of the cultural environment.