Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from That Hideous Strength

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

Edgestow - This is the town in which the novel begins. It is torn apart by the N.I.C.E. while they are looking for Merlin, and is destroyed supernaturally at the end of the book.

Bracton College - This is the place where Mark has a fellowship. This place is basically harmless except for its affiliation with the N.I.C.E.

Bragdon Wood - This place has magical connotations because of a well that stands at its center. It is sold to the N.I.C.E., and they destroy it looking for Merlin himself.

The Wynd River -...
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