Dhalgren | 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

Bellona - This is a city in middle-America.

The Park - This is the place in Bellona where a group of people live communal style.

Tak's House - This is a former maintenance shack on the roof of a deserted building.

Jackson Avenue - This is in the area of Bellona where the majority of blacks live.

The Bar - This is a gathering place in Bellona, where all drinks are free.

Labry Apartments - This is a high rise apartment building in Bellona where Kidd works for the Richards.

Calkins House -...
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