Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Romance of the Rose

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 Roseappears in Lines 1691 onwards - This item is the ultimate goal of the narrator.

The Walled Gardenappears in Line 135-146; 654-72; 1347-1468 - This is the place near the river filled with exotic trees and frolicking animals.

The Hedge appears in Lines 1652-4145 - This is the item surrounding the rose garden.

The Fountainappears in Lines 1455-1648 - This item sits under the tallest tree and holds two magical crystals.

Cupid's Arrowsappears in 1715-1926 - These items represent Beauty, Simplesse, Courtesy, Company, and Fair-Semblant.

The Vicesappears in Lines 147-474 - These...
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