Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Phantastes

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

Secretary Desk - The main character inherits this object from his father.

The Cottage in the Woods - This is made from four great oaks and its branches.

The Moss Covered Rock - This is transparent on the outside, but inside appears to be white marble.

The Tale of Sir Percivale and the Maiden of the Alder-Tree - This is read by the main character.

The Fairy Palace - This appears to be made of pure white marble without windows.

The Church of Darkness - This is the ogre's windowless cottage.

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