Knowledge of Angels | 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

Grandinsula - This is the island where the novel is set. It is somewhat like Mallorca, a Spanish island.

Sant Clara - This is the remote convent where Amara is taken to be taught to talk and act like a human.

Aclar - This is Palinor's home country, an island where people are free to choose their own religion and speak their minds.

Cuidad - This is the capital of Grandinsula.

Saracen's House - This is Severo's childhood home where Beneditx and Palinor stay while they debate the existence of God.

Galilea -...
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