Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from About Alice

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

Condolence Notes - Calvin Trillin receives many of these items after his wife dies. Many come from his readers who do not know Alice, but feel as if they do because of his descriptions of her in his work.

Important Stuff Envelope - Alice kept letters she writes, letters written to her, and newspaper clippings in an object that is marked with a special name.

SEEK - Alice is involved in this special program at City College. The program is designed to help unprepared college students succeed through remedial courses, tutoring, counseling and...
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