The Orchard Keeper | 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

Red Branch - This is a small mountain town in Tennessee near Knoxville.

Knoxville - This is the closest major city to Red Branch.

Atlanta - As the story opens, Kenneth Rattner is trying to get through this city to Knoxville.

The Green Fly Inn - This is a rickety bar located on the outskirts of town.

Mr. Eller's Shop - This is the social center for Red Branch.

The Peach Pit - Sylder dumps Kenneth Rattner's body here on Ownby's property.

The Government Tank - Arthur Ownby is arrested for defacing this...
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