The Dollmaker | 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

Gertie's Knife - This is a symbol of life force.

The Cherry Wood Block - This is a symbol not just of Gertie's life force but also of her dreams and her determination to bring them to life.

The Tipton Place - This large and well-kept farm with its roomy, strongly constructed house is the embodiment of Gertie's dreams for a good life for her family.

Cassie's Doll - This represents the kinship of their spirits, the joy they share and their hopes for a new and better life.

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