Setting is where a story takes place. Atmosphere is the emotional tone of the story.
The story takes place by the window in Louise's bedroom. It seems as if it would have a gloomy tone, but in fact is cheery and bright like the outisde of her window.
The setting of the story is Louise's home in the spring time. More so the story takes place in Louise's bedroom. It would seem that in such a confined space there would be no talk of freedom, but the window is Louise's way to see her freedom. At first it seems that the story will carry a morbid tone, with the news of the death of Louise's husband. This tone is quickly changed when Louise enters her bedroom. The atmosphere is a cheerful and hopeful. She is not the grieving woman a reader would picture her to be. She is hopeful and planning for the future. With her out pour of happiness, the reader is able to begin feeling hopeful for Louise's future.