Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from I Am David

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 Internment Camp - This prison camp, run by "them" (i.e. the Nazis), is where David spent his childhood, and is the place from which he escapes in the narrative's first chapter.

David's Compass - Before he gets out of the camp, the man directs him to make his way to a certain tree, where he will find supplies to help him on his journey. The most important of these is this object, which helps him to determine direction.

Salonica - This port city in Greece is David's first destination after he escapes...
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