The Guide | 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

Malgudi - This place is the name of Raju's hometown.

Mempi Peak House - This place is where Marco stays while he is exploring.

Room 28 at the Anand Bhavan Hotel - This place is where Raju and Rosie rendezvous while Marco is involved with his explorations.

The Railway Station - This place is where Raju sells newspapers, books, snacks and other essentials.

The Letter - This object is a source of jealousy and suspicion for Raju and leads to him being imprisoned for two years.

The Cobra - This object is what...
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