Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from O Pioneers!

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

Magic Lantern - A device used in the late nineteenth century to view pictures.

Ivar's Pond - A hermit lives alone in a cave near this. He allows birds and animals to roam freely there and keeps hunters away.

Mrs. Bergson's Garden - Many consider this a waste of time, but it was created to make the creator less homesick.

Hanover, Nebraska - A small town based on Cather's hometown of Red Cloud. It boasts a Main Street and a railroad station that serves the rural community.

Brigham - This is the name...
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