Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Friedman's Fables

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

Fables - This is a form of allegory, a narrative that communicates meaning through imagery.

The Friendly Forest - This is the setting for the story of the fearful Lamb and the Tiger.

An American Holly - This is a hedge plant or shrub with glossy and sharply pointed leaves, traditionally associated with Christmas.

Psychotherapy - This is the study and practice of treating the human psyche or the mind, spirit, feelings, and the conscious, unconscious, and subconscious

The Bacterium and the Virus - These are single-celled organisms differentiated in several ways.

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