The Haunting of Hill House | 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

The Magic Oleander Square - On her drive to Hill House, Eleanor passes this place. It captures her imagination, causing her to think of a magic castle that might have been built there.

The Planchette - Similar to the ouija board, this is a method of communicating with spirits from beyond through the process of automatic writing.

The Tower - This is at the front of Hill House and is the reputed sight of the village companion's suicide.

The Library - This room contains the staircase to the tower and is a place...
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