Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Up from Slavery

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

Hale's Crossing - This place is where the main character was born.

Franklin County, Virginia - This place is where the main character spent his years as a slave.

Malden, West Virginia - The economy of this place, where the main character's stepfather sends for the family, is based around salt production and coalmines.

Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute - This place is where the main character attends school, graduates with honors, and returns to teach.

Fortress Monroe - This place is where the main character works during his first summer vacation from...
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