Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History | 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

Galveston, Texas - This location's geographic features contribute as much to the destruction during the hurricane as the storm itself.

The Levy Building - This is the location of the Weather Bureau's Galveston office.

Barometer - This is an early indicator of the magnitude of the storm.

The Belen Observatory - This is the location of the Cuban's hurricane researchers, led by Father Vine.

The Rollfing Piano - This is a symbol of stability that is later carried away by the storm.

Abilene, Texas - This is where Cora and Isaac meet.

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