Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Clarissa

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

Harlowe Place - This is the home of the main character's family.

Widow Sinclair's House - This is a house of prostitution in London.

The Howes' House - This is the home of the best friend of the main character.

Clarissa's Chambers - This is where the main character is told she must stay when she refuses to marry a man chosen by her family.

Hampstead and Jail - These are two places the main character goes when she escapes from the antagonist; first she hides in a village and later she is...
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