The Diamond Age, or, Young Lady's Illustrated Primer | 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

Matter Compilers (M.C.) - These objects provide free low quality food and consumables in public places.

Thete - This word is used to refer to a tribe-less individual.

Atlantis/Shanghai - This is the name of the main artificial island located in the South China Sea.

Imperial Tectonics Limited - This is the company that oversees most of the real estate in and around an artificial island.

Machine-Phase Systems Limited - This is the company that manufactures most of the consumer goods available around the artificial island.

Æther - This is the name of...
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