The Colour of Magic | 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 Luggage - This is made of sapient pearwood and is fiercely loyal.

Kring - This is the magic black sword.

Ankh-Morpork - This is the oldest city in the land.

Great A'Tuin - This is the turtle upon whose back the story's universe rests.

Circle Sea - This is the main waterway in the land.

Discworld - This is an alternate universe with a flat, round shape.

Broken Drum - This is a tavern where the main character spends his first night in town.

Bes Palargic - This is the city the...
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