Saville | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

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

Saville Home -- Farm Laborers' Cottage - This is the first place the Savilles live after getting married.

Ellen Saville's Parents' Home - This place is a small row house.

Town of Saxton - This is where many miners live.

Saville Home -- Miner's Cottage - This is where Colin and Steve grow up.

The Colliery - This is a coal mine.

The Hut - This is a secret hideout Colin and his friends used to spend time in.

The Dell - This is a swampy place near a sewer pit.

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