Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Corner of the Universe

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Millerton - The town where Hattie lives.

Kentucky - Where Hattie's paternal grandmother lives.

Grant Avenue - This is where Hattie's best friend Betsy lives.

Maine - This is where Betsy spends every summer.

Nassau Street - The is the street where Papa's law office is located.

Summer Cotillion - The dance that's being held the day before Hattie's birthday.

I Love Lucy - The name of Adam's favorite television show.

Fred Carmel's Funtime Carnival - The name of the carnival that comes to Millerton, and where Hattie celebrates her twelfth birthday.

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