Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Jane Austen's Letters

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

Steventon - This is the village where the Austens lived and where Rev. George Austen was the rectory.

Kintbury - This is the Fowles' home which is situated across the river from Rev. John Craven.

Rowling - This is the Bridges' small country home.

Dartford - This is a marketing and manufacturing town which Jane and Cassandra Austen passed through several times on their journeys.

Godmersham Park - This is Edward Austen-Knight's main estate that he inherited from his distant cousin.

Bath - This is a fashionable inland spa city that many people...
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