Lonesome Dove | 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

Lonesome Dove - This town is near the Mexican border and longtime home of the Hat Creek Cattle Company.

Hat Creek Cattle Company - This company collects cattle from across the border in Mexico.

Fort Smith, Arkansas - This town is where Jake Spoon accidentally shoots Ben Johnson.

Clara's Orchard - This is the place where Gus and Clara used to have picnics.

Uva Uvam Vivendo Varia Fit - This is the motto on the Hat Creek Cattle Company and Livery Emporium sign.

Dry Bean Saloon - This is the place where Lorena...
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