Debt of Honor | 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

Saipan - This island in the Mariana Chain was occupied by Japan during World War II and fictitiously in the novel.

Columbus Group - Yamata purchases controlling interest of this investment firm.

Japanese Diet - This is the legislative body of the democratic government in Japan.

Indian Ocean - This location is the site of military maneuverings between U.S. and Indian Naval forces.

Sri Lanka - This location is a small independent nation that India plans to invade and occupy.

Comanche - This model of helicopter is considered the best in the world.