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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 Books of Bokonon
These are the crux of the Bokonon religion. Although they are outlawed in San Lorenzo, nearly everyone has them. Quotes from them are sprinkled liberally throughout the novel.
Ice-Nine - This is Dr. Felix Hoenikker's final invention. It has a melting point of 114 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning it is solid at room temperature. Even more crucial, it is solid at body temperature, instantly freezing all the water in a person's tissues and killing them on contact. An incredibly destructive secret weapon, it symbolizes the destructive power of the nuclear bomb.
The Cat's Cradle - On the day his devastating invention is unleashed, Dr. Felix Hoenikker tries to play with his six-year-old son Newton for the first and only time. The man...
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