Back to the Bedroom | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

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

Washington, D.C. - This is the city in which the novel takes place.

Kate's House - This is the unfurnished dwelling.

David's House - This is the birthday cake among bran muffins.

Elsie's Gun - The elderly woman becomes attached to this and never leaves home without it.

Gus's Buick - This is a symbol of classic workmanship.

David's Porsche - This is owned by the hero.

Anatole's Car - This vehicle is a fancy import that is used as a getaway vehicle by a frantic criminal.

Kittens - This represents the possibility...
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