Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Letters of E. B. White

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

Mount Vernon, N.Y. - This is White's childhood home, a quiet, green suburb where his parents remain until their deaths.

Cornell University - This is the college that White attends, forming friendships with other students--like Gus Lobrano and Howard Cushman--that last a lifetime, and developing a warm relationship with instructor, William Strunk, Jr.

Seattle - This is where White lands a job as a reporter during his road trip with Cushman, giving him his first professional experience in the newspaper business.

Hotspur - This is the Model T Ford roadster that White purchases...
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