The Thorn Birds | 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

Drogheda - This place brings both pain and joy to its inhabitants.

Wahine, New Zealand - This place is where the marital partnership begins.

New South Wales - This place is not known for lushness and beauty.

Gillanbone - This place is the closest to the family homestead and where the local church is located.

Queensland - This is an unwelcoming place, known for its dense vegetation and hostile creatures.

The Mueller's Ranch - This is where one of the characters finds comfort and kindness.

Meggie's First Formal Dress - This object is...
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