Charming Billy | 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 Bronx Bar - The Bronx Bar is a small hide-away bar in the Bronx where Maeve arranges to have the reception after Billy's funeral.

The Long Island House - The Long Island house is a house owned by Dennis' stepfather where Billy met Eva.

The Bay - The Bay is a small beach area not far from the Long Island house where Billy and Dennis meet Eva and Mary and where Dennis' daughter meets Matt, her husband.

The Shoe Store - The shoe store is a business owned by Dennis' stepfather, Mr....
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