Objects & Places from Contents of the Dead Man's Pockets

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Objects & Places from Contents of the Dead Man's Pockets

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Yellow Sheet of Paper

This object symbolizes an obsession with upward mobility in the world of business. It is this object that Tom Benecke pursues in his quest at the center of the story. He is willing to risk his life, his marriage, and his happiness for this object at the beginning of the story.

Typewriter

This object symbolizes neglect. This object is used by Tom Benecke as he intends to write up an official proposal surrounding his idea for a new method of displaying groceries.

Living Room Window

This object symbolizes an Existentialist breakthrough within the protagonist's character. This object is the only object broken by the protagonist within the narrative.

Cold Air

This object symbolizes a clear mind. Tom Benecke uses this object as a means to clear his head of fear and to concentrate on the task at hand.

Tweed Jacket

This object symbolizes absurdity...

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