The Wasp Factory: A Novel | 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

Wasp Factory - This is how Frank predicts deaths.

Sacrifice Poles - This is the item Frank uses to scare people away.

The Bunker - This place is where Frank keeps his skulls.

Measurement Book - Angus uses this item to quiz Frank.

The Island - This place is where Frank places his sacrifices to scare people away.

Cauldhame Arms - This place is a pub.

Scotland - This country is where Frank and Angus live.

Porteneil - This place is the only town Frank is allowed to visit.

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