Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Cloud Atlas

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

Chatham Islands - This location is the Polynesian setting for the first "Pacific Journal of Adam Ewing" chapter.

Chateau Zedelgheim - This location is just outside the town of Bruges, and is the home of an aging composer.

Buenas Yerbas - This location is a town in California.

Swannekke Island - This location is the site of three nuclear reactors, including the controversial HYDRA project.

Seaboard Corporation - This is the owner of the Swannekke Island facilities and the creator of the HYDRA project.

Aurora House - This location is said to be...
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