The Robe | 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

Minoa - This is the fort where Marcellus is to be stationed.

Jerusalem - This is where Marcellus and his men spend the Passover week and where Marcellus oversees the crucifixion of Jesus.

The Vestris - This is the ship on which Marcellus returns to Rome after being stationed in Minoa.

Clytia - This is the ship on which Marcellus and Demetrius sail for Greece.

Athens - This is where Marcellus and Demetrius travel after Marcellus' breakdown.

The House of Eupolis - This is where Marcellus's father had stayed while studying in Athens...
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