Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Galapagos

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

Hotel El Dorado - This place is looted by starving rioters.

Bahía de Darwin - This object is a modern technological marvel built as a cruise ship.

The Nature Cruise of the Century - This event is the result of a public relations campaign.

Galapagos Islands - This location is an isolated archipelago off the west coast of South America, made famous by Charles Darwin.

Humans a Million Years in the Future - This time period is when human beings have lost their superior intellect and agile hands in favor of qualities more...
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