Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Upon the Head of the Goat: A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944

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

Beregszasz - This is a large Hungarian city that was eventually sacked by the Germans.

Komjaty - This is a rural farming community near the border of Hungary and Ukraine.

Ladybeard - This is the name given to the goat the family adopted for its milk.

The Ghetto - This place was a local brick factory at one time.

Glass Globe - This is a gift Piri receives upon her return from Komjaty to Beregszasz.

School - This is where Piri's education was interrupted by the war.

Zionist Club - This is a...
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