King of the Wind | 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

Thieves' Kitchen - This place is a big open shed where horses are sold, often illicitly.

The Sultan's Stables - Sham was born in this place.

The White Spot on Sham's Heel - This mark is an emblem of speed.

Wheat Ear on Sham's Chest - This mark is an emblem of misfortune and bad luck.

The Bag with Sham's Pedigree - This item contains information on Sham's pedigree as well as amulets for protection.

Wicken Fen - This area is a dismal swamp land.

New Gate Jail - Agba's stay in this...
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