White Teeth | 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 Hussein-Ishmael - This is the butcher shop outside of which Archie attempts to commit suicide.

The Watchtower - This is a secular magazine published by Jehovah's Witnesses.

Letters from Horst Ibelgaufts - This is a series of documents that Archie believes are somehow psychically relevant to the events in his life.

Ryan's Scooter - This is what Clara was riding on when she lost her top teeth.

The Palace - This is the restaurant where Samad works as the head waiter.

O'Connell's - This is the cafe/bar where Samad and Archie often...
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