Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Caddie Woodlawn

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 Woodlawn Farm - This is in western Wisconsin on the prairie and is where much of the action in the book takes place.

Boston - This is Harriet's hometown and represents civility and modernity.

England - John leaves here and has no desire to return because he says there is no freedom for a man to become what he wants.

Indian John's Camp - Caddie and her older brothers like to visit this even though other settlers are nervous about its close proximity.

The River - Caddie, Warren, and Tom spend a...
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