Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

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

Savannah, Georgia - Most of the story takes place in this Southern coastal town with a rich history and firm sense of identity.

Mercer House - This is Jim Williams' residence and the place where Danny Hansford dies.

Bonaventure Cemetery - The powerful, wealthy, prominent, and significant dead are buried here along with those from lower classes, including Danny Hansford.

Garden of Good and Evil - This is the site of Dr. Buzzard's grave and where Minerva conducts most of her spells and root activity.

Hamilton-Turner House - This is where Joe Odom...
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