Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Little Bee: A Novel

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

Tea - This becomes a symbol of Little Bee's land.

Machete - The weapon Sarah uses to cut off her middle finger.

Driving License and Business Card - The two items Little Bee takes from Andrew after her sister is killed.

Electrical Cord - The item Andrew uses to hang himself.

Hawaiian Shirt - What Little Bee wears at the detention center in hopes of avoiding the attentions of men.

Newspapers - Little Bee uses these items to teach herself English while being held in the detention center.

Research - What Sarah discovers...
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