Strata | 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

The Dumbwaiter - This device creates food, drinks, and other materials for the characters. It is destroyed later in the novel, with serious consequences for one of the characters.

The Never Empty Money Purse - This device from the Disc is always full, manufacturing more of its intended contents if some is removed.

Flying Horse Statue - This seemingly inanimate object comes to life, taking one of the characters out of the room where they hoped to hide from their captors.

Magic Sword - This device attacks its owner's foes with little input...
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