Doubt | 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

Parables - These stories are used to teach lessons about morality, spirituality, and/or behavior. They are often used in the New Testament in the teachings of Christ.

St. Nicholas Church / Convent / School - This is the institution in which the play is set.

Sister Aloysius' Office - This is the specific room where most of the confrontations between the two main characters take place.

The Courtyard - This is the small garden where many of the characters contemplate or experience feelings of doubt.

The Rectory - This is the home of...
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