Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

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

Palooka Studios - This is the apartment of Jerry and several other young men.

The Golem - This is the legendary superhero who defends the Jewish community of Prague during the Middle Ages.

The Escapist, Tom Mayflower - This is a superhero with the ability to help others escape from oppression and captivity.

The Golden Key, the League of the Golden Key - This is given to a man named Tom Mayflower.

The Escapist Radio Show - This is sponsored by Industrialist James Love.

The Empire State Building - This is the site...
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