Letters from Rifka | 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

Russia - This is Rifka's homeland from which she and her family flee.

Ukraine - Rifka says she and her family are from this country so as not to get into trouble.

Poland - The point of departure for Rifka's family is this country.

Warsaw - This is the capital of Poland where Rifka gets detained.

Antwerp, Belgium - Rifka must go to this city to recover from ringworm.

Ellis Island - This is the point of entry for immigrants to the United States, and Rifka is detained here until her hair grows...
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