The Shadow Rising | 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 Stone of Tear - A fortress in the city of Tear believed to be impregnable but which fell to an Aiel.

The One Power - This is a force composed of Air, Earth, Water, Fire, and Spirit, which those who can channel it use to manipulate the world.

Saidin - The male half of the One Power.

Saidar - The female half of the One Power.

The White Tower - This is a massive fortress built with the One Power during the Age of Legends in Tar Valon.

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