The Golden Bowl | 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

London - This is where the Prince and Maggie live at the time they are married.

Rome - This is where the Prince proposed to Maggie.

American City - This is where Mr. Verver hopes to build his museum.

The Oratory - This is where Maggie and the Prince are married.

Portland Place - This is the name of Adam and Charlotte Verver's home.

Cadogan Place - This is where Fanny Assingham and her husband live.

The Fawns - This is Adam Verver's country home.

A Pin-cushion from the Baker-Street Bazaar - This...
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