The Forest House | 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

Brittania - This is the Roman name for England; the natives here are known as Britons.

The Forest House - This is the residence of the priestesses, also known as Vernemeton, Most Holy Grove

Deva - This is the Roman fort where Macellius works and where Gaius was raised.

Londinium - This is a large town, present-day London.

Rome - This is the capital of the Roman Empire; Gaius goes here to report to the Senate and the Emperor.

Germania - This is another name for modern-day Germany; Gaius is stationed here briefly.