Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Maurice

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

Risley's Records - This object is what a friend of Risley's is looking to borrow when the main character finally gets the courage to go to Risley's room.

Letters from Durham - This object is how the main character finds out there is an end to his relationship with his close friend.

Letters from Scudder - This is what the main character receives after the beginning of a relationship he is afraid to commit to, and he leaves home because of this fear.

Symposium - This is a book written by the Greeks...
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