Horseman, Pass By | 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

Granddad's Ranch - This is where most of the story line takes place in rural Texas.

Thalia - Ten miles away from the Bannon ranch, this is the nearest town.

Fort Worth - This is the only city that Lonnie has ever visited.

Hoof-and-Mouth Disease - An extremely contagious affliction, this usually affects farm animals, primarily cattle.

Halmea's House - The cook lives here until Hud attacks her.

Chinese Checkers - This is played with marbles instead of flat discs.

The Church - On the day of Granddad's funeral, this is filled with...
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