A House for Mr Biswas | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

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

Arwacas - This is where the Hanuman House is located.

Port of Spain - This area is the capital of Trinidad.

Hanuman House - This is the location where many of the family's fourteen daughters, their husbands and children live.

The Yellow Typewriter - This item is painted a bright color.

The Village - Mr. Biswas spent his early childhood in this area.

Green Vale, The Tulsi Sugar Estate - Shortly after Mr. Biswas' marriage, he accepts the position of driver, or assistant overseer, in this location.

The Shack at Green Vale -...
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