The Water Is Wide | 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

Beaufort, South Carolina - This location is where Pat Conroy is raised.

Yamacraw Island - This secluded area is found off the coast of South Carolina.

Savannah, Georgia - This charming place attracts island residents who need health care.

The Citadel - This is the military college Pat Conroy attended.

Port Royal, South Carolina - Pat Conroy and Barbara have a house in this location.

Yamacraw Elementary School - This is a white frame house where the kids of Yamacraw Island are taught.

Bluffton, South Carolina - This location is where Pat Conroy...
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