Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from I, Tina

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

Nut Bush, TN - Anna Mae Bullock, later to be known as Tina Turner, was born here on November 26, 1939.

Clarksdale, Mississippi - Izear (Ike) Luster Tuner was born here on November 15, 1931.

St. Louis, Missouri - When Tina moved from Tennessee to live with her mother in this city, she met Ike Turner who is the leader of the Kings of Rhythm band.

East St. Louis, IL - The Kings of Rhythm played in both St. Louis, where they were popular with the white kids, and in this rougher city...
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