Sharpe's Company: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Badajoz, January to April 1812 | 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

Carcass - This is a form of incendiary missile weapon intended to be not only dangerous but also to illuminate an area.

Canister - This is a type of ammunition used in field and naval guns instead of the more-traditional cannonball.

Harper's Seven-barreled Gun - Patrick Harper carries and uses this. The weapon is exceptionally effective at close range.

Bayonet - This is a blade or spike that is designed to be attached to the end of a rifle or musket, converting the weapon into a type of spear.

Small Arms -...
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