Little Dorrit | 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

Marshalsea Prison - This is a prison in England where people are held until they or their families can satisfy their debts.

Clennam Household - The place is located in the same town as the prison and is very old. Whereas it was once a large and beautiful location, it has suffered from lack of upkeep in recent years.

Italy - This is a country in Europe and symbolizes a land where the idle rich go for their leisure when England becomes too cold and rainy.

Office of Circumlocution - This is...
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