Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Catching the Big Fish

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

Eraserhead - This is Lynch's first full-length feature film.

Twin Peaks - This was David Lynch's first television series.

Los Angeles - Lynch relocated to this location after attending art school in Philadelphia.

Transcendental Meditation - This is a type of spiritual meditation developed by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

American Film Institute - This is considered to be the premier film institute in the world.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Lynch moved to this location to attend the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art.

Missoula, Montana - This is where Lynch was born and raised...
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