Lucy | 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

The West Indies - This is the series of islands in the Caribbean where Lucy grew up.

A Small West Indian Island - This is an island, ninety-six miles square, where Lucy grew up.

The Great Lakes' House - This is Lewis and Mariah's house where Mariah, Lucy and the four girls spent a couple months each year.

The City House - This is Lewis and Mariah's home where most of the book's events take place.

A Large American City - This is the busy and heavily populated place where Lucy lives.

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