Where the Red Fern Grows | 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

The Abandoned Campsite - This location is where Billy finds what he needs, including the magazine ad offering hunting hounds, fishermen to buy his bait, the sycamore log on which he prays, and the names for his beloved dogs.

Raccoons - These are the prey in this story. They provide the challenge to the hunter and his dogs.

The Ghost Coon - This is a huge, elusive creature that Billy is unable to kill after trapping it.

Grandpa's Store - This location is a gathering place for hunters and others to socialize, share...
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