Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan

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

Arizona - This state is where Don Juan and Castaneda meet.

Peyote - This item is a hallucinogenic cactus

A Spot of Predilection - This is found by crossing one's eyes and squinting while scanning an entire area.

White Falcon - Castaneda hunted this creature as a child.

Black Crow Cawing - This creature appears to fly overhead to communicate directions to Don Juan.

Plants - Don Juan insists Castaneda must speak to these items in a loud and clear voice.

Leaves - These unnamed items are often used to keep Castaneda warm...
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