Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Reservation Blues

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

Spokane Indian Reservation - This is the main physical setting of the novel.

Spokane, Washington - This is the large city nearest to the Indian Reservation.

Wellpinit, Washington - This small town is located on the Spokane Indian Reservation.

Benjamin Pond and Turtle Lake - Many people believe that these two bodies of water on the Spokane Indian Reservation have a subterranean connection.

Doppelganger Bookstore - This is the name of the bookstore that Betty and Veronica own in Seattle.

Flathead Indian Reservation - This Native American reservation in Western Montana is where...
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