Buddenbrooks | 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

Prussia - This country is a large kingdom in northeastern Germany that would help lead the reunification of Germany.

Hamburg - This is a large free city in the north of Germany, one of the main centers of trade and commerce in Germany.

Travemunde - This is a seaport on the Baltic Sea that also serves as a popular vacation destination.

German Unification - This becomes possible when France is defeated in the 1870s.

Free Town - This is a city not ruled by a king or emperor.

Consul - This is a...
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