Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Sharpe's Siege: Richard Sharpe and the Winter Campaign, 1814

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

Royal American Rifles - This is comprised of two companies that are led by Sharpe during military operations described in the narrative.

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 so-called seven-barreled gun.

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 - Several types of these objects...
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