The time period in my graphic novel works by day after day setting and time, just like normal ordinary life the days seem longer than most days. The time drives the plot by hardship and goal oriented drive Hugo has to keep his secrets confined. if the time period were to change, the work of this novel wouldn't change dramatically because it is a scene that involves a train station, i mean a metal man (robot) would not be so ordinary in the 60's or 70's so it may cause a ruckus with in the people had someone found out his secrets! the author chose this period and time frame because it is a general era easy relatable not too early or futuristic moods. the setting of this story is real fictional. if wouldn't really change the story line.