Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Confessions of Zeno

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

Trieste - This city is sometimes under Italian occupation and sometimes under Austrian rule.

Psychoanalysis - This is a therapeutic method for curing mental illness, which involves the patient talking to a doctor. It was created by Dr. Sigmund Freud around 1900.

The Bourse - This is the place where gentlemen go to gamble on the stock market.

Veronal - This is a poison which can be fatal, but not if the victim receives prompt medical attention.

Basedow's Disease - Ada has this syndrome, and it is commonly associated with an overactive...
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