Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Ourika: An English Translation

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

Convent in Faubourg Saint Jacques - This location is where Ourika retires after her sadness nearly causes her death.

Senegal - This location is the African nation where Ourika was born.

France - This location is the main setting of this novel where Ourika lives.

Mme. de B's Drawing Room - This location is where Ourika spent her early years, listening to Mme. de B and her friends and becoming educated.

Saint-Germain - This location is the country estate to which Mme. de B, Charles, Ourika, and the old priest retired during the...
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