Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Time to Kill

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

The Ford County Courthouse and Clanton Square - A symbol of justice and location of the black protesters' candlelight vigil.

Jake's Law Office - A spacious piece of Clanton's architectural history.

The Coffee Shop - Eating here daily provides one attorney a link to the blue-collar class that makes up most of the lawyer's clientele.

Lucien Wilbanks' Front Porch - This is where one attorney goes for legal advice from his brilliant, alcoholic mentor.

Jake's Red Saab - This item is a must-have, as it represents aspirations and a materialistic dream.

The Brigance...
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