Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Double Indemnity

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

Nirdlinger House - This place has blood-red drapes, the significance of which Walter shrugs off because red drapes are popular with these types of houses throughout the area.

Accident Insurance Policy - This is at the crux of the story and an indirect tool in the death of H.S. Nirdlinger, Phyllis' husband.

The Crutches - When Nirdlinger has his accident, he's forced to use these, and Walter cleverly turns this seeming obstacle into two advantages.

The Blue Coupe - This is used as collateral for the $250 loan that Walter arranges for Sachetti...
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