Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from North and South

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

Helstone - The main characters in "North and South" move from this place in Southern England to a northern town.

Milton - This is an industrial town in Northern England. The majority of the book is set here.

Harley Street, London - Margaret lived with her Aunt Shaw and cousin Edith here as a teenager. She goes back to this location when both her mother and father die.

Marlborough Street - Mr. Hale claims that this place is the foremost of its kind in Milton. Mr. Thornton's mill house is situated at the...
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