Barchester Towers | 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

The Diocese of Barchester - This is the area under the control of the Bishop and contains all the churches in the area.

The Bishop's Palace - This place reflects the personalities of the people who live in it.

Plumstead - This is where the Archdeacon lives.

Eleanor Bold's House - This place is very private; it is for friends and family only.

Hiram's Hospital - This place is meant to be a retirement home for old men.

St. Ewold's Church - This place became vacant during part of "Barchester Towers".

Barchester Cathedral...
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