New York City

New York City is where Frank and Alan live for the majority of their lives. After college, they work as lawyers together at a firm before leaving to start their own. New York City in the 1960's is a significant setting because it was home to a culture of perpetual wealthy bachelors who enjoyed luxurious lifestyles and relationships with numerous women. Frank and Alan represent this culture and the places they visit showcase the disparity between the city's wealthy inhabitants and the working class.

Cleveland

Cleveland is where Alan is originally from, which, the story suggests, lends him a more introspective quality compared to Frank as he is more in touch with average people. But Alan's father is still a successful lawyer who uses his reputation as a big city attorney to intimidate those skeptical of him in court. The story draws a divide between New...