Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Sandman: A Game of You

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 Land - This is the ancient place where a character sleeps and imagines a more exciting life.

Porpentine - This is a necklace taken from the ancient land to New York City that signifies the life of the ancient world.

Hierogram - This item also signifies the life of the ancient world and is destroyed to enable the release of a trapped character.

Barbie's Apartment - This is where one of the main characters lives in New York City and dreams.

George's Apartment - This is in a building in New York...
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