Breakfast of Champions | 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

Sparky - This is a crippled pet Labrador retriever.

Bill - This is a pet parakeet.

Mildred Barry Memorial Center for the Arts - This place is mistaken as being a second moon, because of the huge luminescent ball held up by tall poles.

Pyramid Truck, Etc. - This has an unconvincing name considering the object's function.

Midland City - This is located near Cincinnati.

Sacred Miracle Cave - This is a tourist attraction that fills up with industrial waste.

The Hotel Lounge - This is the location of the piano bar.

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