The Man in the High Castle | 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

I Ching, the oracle - This practice, of Chinese origin, provides guidance to individuals who question the direction of their lives.

The Grasshopper Lies Heavy - This object speaks of a fictional world in which the Allies won the war.

Radio - This object provides news and entertainment to citizens of the former United States.

Judo - This practice provides Juliana with a means of making a living in Colorado.

Razor Blades - These objects are used to prevent the assassination of a famous author.

Studebaker - This object is Juliana's means...
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