The Winter of Our Discontent | 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

Grocery Store - This is never named in the novel, but it is Ethan's place of humiliation, contemplation, plotting, conversations and eventually success.

Ethan's Special Place - This is a secretive space near the pier on the harbor and is actually more dangerous than a sanctuary should be.

Hawley Family Home - This is within walking distance of everything, and this is where all of the main character's true treasures reside.

Talisman - This is a stone with strange carvings that seems to have an inner light.

Bank - This is where Mr....
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