Swann's Way | 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

Magic Lantern - This is a lampshade decorated with various scenes of historical and mythical creatures.

Narrator's Bedroom - The narrator did not enjoy going here because he could not sleep well and was separated from his Mama.

Combray - This is where the narrator's family spent their summers.

Great Aunt's Outer Room - This hypochondriac character spends most of her time here.

Verdurins Dinner Party - To be invited to this indicates that one has found favor with and is a candidate for a select group or nucleus.

Champs-Elyees - This avenue...
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