Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Kierkegaard Anthology

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

Denmark - This place is the author's homeland.

Copenhagen - This place is the capital city where the author spent most of his life.

Berlin - This place is a national capital and is the only other major city where the author spends a significant period of time.

Christianity - This is the object of the author's obsessions which many people do not understand.

Either/Or - This is the belief that people need to make a stark choice presented by God.

The Bible - This object is a sacred text which Kierkegaard analyzes.