Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Queen of the Damned

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

San Francisco - This is the site of Lestat's live rock concert.

The Secret Crypt - High-tech and high-style, the King and Queen are kept on their thrones here, watching television.

The Great Family - This family tree is very old, with branches in every nation.

The First Brood - These five are equally strong and cannot harm each other telepathically.

Night Island - This exclusive location has a great view of Miami Beach, convenient shopping, and lots of expensive after-hours clubs.

The Sonoma Compound - A final confrontation takes place here at...
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