Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Beautiful Losers

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

The English-Greek Phrasebook - This is given to the narrator by F., who says that translation is an act of worship. At the end of the first book, the narrator prays from it.

F.'s Fireworks - This gift is bequeathed to the narrator after the original owner dies.

The Danish Vibrator - This comes to life after penetrating Edith again before jumping out of the window and swimming away in the Atlantic.

The Cross by the Lawrence River - This location with a religious symbol is Catherine's favorite place to pray.

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