Daisy Miller | 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

Vevey - Where Winterbourne meets Daisy Miller

Chillon Castle - A local tourist site in Vevey.

Steamer - A method or transportation to Chillon Castle.

Geneva - A Swiss city where Winterbourne has lived for a number of years, having gone there to school as a boy.

Rome - Setting for the second half of the novel

Schenectady, New York - The Millers' home town where Mr. Miller has made a fortune in business.

Pincian Gardens - A very public place in Rome where Daisy goes to walk alone with Mr. Giovanelli.