Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Caucasia

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

South End - This area is the part of Boston where the Lee family lives in the beginning of the novel.

The Lodge Family Home - Grandmother still lives in this place in Cambridge.

Nkrumah - Birdie struggles to be accepted at this school.

Danny's His and Hers - This place braids Cole's hair since Sandy is unable to create the tight small braids Cole desires.

Aku-Aku - This is the restaurant where the Lee family has their last dinner together.

Golliwog - This doll is an exaggerated stereotype of a black man.