Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Baron in the Trees

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

Trees - This is where Cosimo makes a home.

Viola's swing - This is what first provides Cosimo and Viola the opportunity to play without it being necessary for Cosimo to come down.

The Piovasco Estate - It is from the windows of this that Cosimo's family watch him conducting his life in the trees.

Generalessa's Implements of War and Spying - The Generalessa spends long hours tracking her son's location with these and marking it on a map.

Cosimo's Leaving-Home Clothes - The thing that sets Cosimo immediately apart from the other...
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