The Road | 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

The Binoculars - This object is used to check and see if towns are safe.

The Cart - This object is used to store the main characters' belongings.

The Pistol - This object is used to warn off fellow travelers.

The Tarp - This object provides shelter from the rain.

The Road - The characters make their way South along this object.

Shoes - This object becomes increasingly important the further the characters walk and as the weather worsens.

The Flare Gun - This object is found in a boat.

The Refuge -...
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