The Long Walk | 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

Maine - This is the state where the Long Walk begins.

Porterville, Maine - This is Garraty's hometown.

Hint 13 - This hint for the Walkers recommends that Walkers conserve energy whenever possible.

Limestone City - This is the first town on the Walkers' route, right after Curley dies.

Caribou - This is the place where Percy's mother almost earns a ticket from tripping a boy as she tries to find Percy.

Jefferson Plantation - This is a town located near the one hundred mile mark where Garraty almost dies after becoming hysterical.