Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Good Night, Mr. Tom

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

Little Weirwold - This is the name of the village where many of the residents are taking in evacuees.

Salmouth - This is the seaside village where Tom, Will, and Zach have a glorious two-week vacation.

The Church - Here people gather to socialize, have religious experiences, listen to the radio, make community arrangements for wartime duties, and just be together.

The London Flat - This is the place where Will's mother has been living, and where she leaves her children to die.

Willie's Room - This is the space in the attic...
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