In Dubious Battle | 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

Symbolic Objects - These have hidden meanings meant to convey a message to the reader.

Harry Nilson's Office - This place is a typical field office in spy fiction.

The Train Car - This place allows the reader to get to know characters intimately.

Al's Lunch Wagon - This is the setting for the first sympathizer in the novel.

Anderson's Barn - This location houses the just-picked crop and is loosely protected.

The Train Station - This location is where the in-town action occurs.

The Camp - This setting is used to house...
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