Cradle and All | 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

Vatican, Rome - This is the home of the Pope and the control center of the Roman Catholic Church.

Newport, Rhode Island - This is the home of the Beavier Family.

Maam Cross, Ireland - This is the home of Colleen Gallaher.

The Voice - This object is connected with headaches and unexplainable behavior.

Blackbirds - These are introduced in the beginning of the novel and increase in number as the story moves on. They are thought to be angels at one point.

Sun Cottage - The place where Anne stays when...
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