Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Year in Provence

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 Mistral - The wind that comes from Russia.

The Lubyron Mountains/ Lubyron valley - The area known as the Vaucluse encompassing several villages.

Language - A major barrier between England and France.

The grape vines - An integral part of the landscape of Provence.

Markets - A place where one can shop for any kind of food.

Cafes and restaurants - Eating places of Provence.

Aix - The Mayles' favorite place to visit in Provence.

Toilette a la Turque - A hole positioned between two footrests serving as a restroom.

Boules -...
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