Moderato Cantabile | 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 Town - This is where many factories, suburbs, and homes are located in the book.

Mademoiselle Giraud's Apartment - This is a nondescript dwelling in a seedy area where some of the story takes place.

The Diabelli Sonatina - This is discussed and heard by many of the characters throughout the book and is the subject of some conflict.

The Cafe - This is a working-class establishment near the docks and factories.

Wine - This is something used by several characters in the book to help them feel emboldened and unrestricted by...
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