Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Black Dogs

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 Dolmen de la Prunarède - An ancient burial ground in France containing a large slab of rock propped on two others to make a low table; they were once part of ancient tombs.

The Bergerie - The property and home in France which June purchased on her honeymoon.

The Hôtel des Tilleuls - The hotel where June and Bernard stopped for lunch after June's harrowing incident with the dogs.