Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Kane and Abel

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

The Koskiewicz Cottage - This is the home where baby Wladek is reared for the first years of his life.

The Red House - Located in a prominent Boston neighborhood, this is home to the Kane family.

The Baron's Castle - This becomes home to young Wladek and eventually becomes his prison when captured by Germans.

The Ritz Hotel - This is where Anne and William learn of Richard's death on the Titanic.

St. Paul's Prep School - This is where William meets his best friend.

Camp 201 - This is where Polish...
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