Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Scanner Darkly

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

Yard Guard - Jerry Fabin buys this at the 7-11 grocery store. He has found that this is the best brand of bug spray to use against the aphids.

Substance D - This is a highly addictive illegal drug. It is also known as slow death.

Cephalochromoscope - This is Bob Arctor's most treasured possession. He turns it on whenever he is at home. It is a device that seems to be used for recreation and relaxation.

Fiddler's Three - This is a coffee shop in Santa Ana, California. Charles Freck and Jim...
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