If it seems a bit vague to say that all the action goes down in "a city," that's intentional. He also has a secret tower for imprisoning children, so he's clearly awful.
But Count Olaf doesn't even have one book in his house (3.16). Compare this to the setting that's next door: Justice Strauss's house is lovely and well-maintained, with a garden and a library.
Count Olaf is terrible, so it follows that his house is an awful place. The entire building sagged to the side, like a crooked tooth. The front door needed to be repainted, and carved in the middle of it was an image of an eye. Rising above the windows was a tall and dirty tower that tilted slightly to the left. There were only two small windows, which were closed with the shades drawn even though it was a nice day. The bricks were stained with soot and grime. So, what does Count Olaf's house look like? It's as hideous as his heart: Well, he certainly sounds qualified, doesn't he? Location, location, location.
Here in the city, you'll be used to your surroundings, and this Count Olaf is the only relative who lives within the urban limits." (2.10) Poe said, "instructs that you be raised in the most convenient way possible. Poe chooses him as a guardian for the children: The Baudelaire mansion is in the heart of the city (where it burns down), but this metropolis must be at least a little bit safe because the children are allowed to explore without parental supervision-so long as they're home for dinner.Ĭount Olaf also lives in the city, which is the main reason Mr. The Bad Beginning takes place entirely in an unnamed city that Lemony Snicket describes as "a dirty and busy" (1.2) place.
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