The Shipping News | 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

Green House - A remote and isolated building with a shadowy history.

Sea - A complex entity that provides income, recreation and tragedy.

Killick-Claw - A small and close community in an inhospitable location.

Station Wagon - A means of transport that has seen better days.

Gammy Bird - A source of information and employment in a small community.

Speed Boat - Provides a salient lesson in taking care when making nautical purchases.

Gaze Island - A notorious location for past criminal activity.

Beety's Kitchen - A welcoming place in which to enjoy...
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