Setting in this story is presented in a detailed way. We have the detailed description of the boy and his family, his behaviour and attitude to life, qualities of Jacob Blivens 'He wouldn't lie,no matter how convenient it was', which make different from other boys of his age 'He was so honest that he was simply ridiculous'. 'He wouldn't play marbles on Sunday, he wouldn't rob bird's nests, he wouldn't give hot pennies to organ-grinders' monkeys; he didn't seem to take any interest in any kind of rational amusement.' It is the description of the place and time of the events.

     The events of the story take place in one family, their son is a little, very good boy. He always listens to his parents, no matter how absurd and unreasonable their demands are; learns his lessons and never miss Sunday school, even if his better judgment tell him to skip school. He seems extremely strange and abnormal to his peers as he refuses to lie and was always honest. And he doesn't stop at that, he also refuses to do anything that a boy would generally do. His refusal to be a part of any of the mischievous plans makes him appear “afflicts” to others. They thought there is something wrong with him so they protect him.

     From the viewpoint of presentation the story is the 3^rd person narration. The author is able to provide us with an objective rendering of the principal character’s thoughts and actions.