Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Case of Need

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

Charles Street Station - This is the location of the jail where Art is being held.

Lincoln - This is the hospital where John Berry works in the pathology department and where Art Lee works as an obstetrician.

Boston Memorial - This is the hospital where Karen Randall was taken and where she died.

Boston City Hospital - This is where Karen Randall's autopsy is performed.

Boston Lying In Hospital - This is where Jim Murphy works as a biochemist.

The Calder Building - This is where Lewis Carr's office is located.

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