Idylls of the King | 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

Romeappears in The Coming of Arthur - As the story opens, the Britons have just recently fought of the rulers of this place.

The Pendragonshipappears in The Coming of Arthur - Arthur's arrival in the sea is presaged by this object, soaring through the sky.

Caerleonappears in The Marriage of Geraint - This is the site of King Arthur's halls before they move to Camelot.

Camelotappears in Merlin and Vivien - This is King Arthur's castle. It is so impressive some think it is magical.

Astalotappears in Lancelot and Elaine - This...
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