Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Virtuous Woman

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

Hoover Farm - This is where Jack works as a tenant farmer.

Pitt Farm - This is what Ruby's family owns.

Deep Freezer - This is the source of Jack's meals for several months after Ruby's death.

Sewing - This is what Ruby does for June in the weeks before her death.

Cigarettes - This is Ruby's bad habit that eventually kills her. It is also the last thing she asks for before she dies.

Pony Barn - This is where Jack finds Ruby's mule hanging when they return from vacation. Jack...
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