Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Faust. Part Two

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

Sparta - This is an ancient kingdom ruled by Menelaus at the time of the Trojan War.

Medieval Castle - This place represents the style of 16th century Germany, gloomy but stout.

Arcadia - This is the place Helen and Faust retreat to have their son.

Helen's veil - This object which magically transports Faust to a mountaintop before turning into a cloud.

Phalanx - This is a Greek military organizational unit.

Paper Money - This object was a relatively new invention in Goethe's time.

Theorboes - A type of bass lute used...
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