Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

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

Brentwood - This is where the main character grew up.

Muswellbrook - This is where the main character moves with the Reverend.

Verona - This is where the main character buries a white man.

Merriwa - This is where the main character is stationed as a police tracker.

Balmain - This is where the public hangman lives.

Pilbarra - A member of Dowie's party is killed here.

Manning - This is where Mort is killed.

Kaluah - This is the town where the main character is captured.

Kaluah Ursuline Convent - This is...
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