Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Secret Agent

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

The Greenwich Observatory - This is the place selected to be blown up in order to rouse the middle class of London.

Mr. Verloc's Shop - This is a pornography business that also sells stationary products.

The International Red Committee - A group seeking social change, but the members tend to discuss their political beliefs more often than acting upon them.

London - This is where the novel takes place.

Varnish Can - This deadly instrument is provided to a family member on the day of the bombing.

The Explorer's Club - This...
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