Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Early Autumn: A Spenser Novel

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

Boston - This location is where Spenser lives and works as a private investigator.

Boylston Street and Berkley - This site is where Spenser's office is located.

Hammond Pond Parkway - This location is where Elaine Brooks lives in an apartment building.

Emerson Road - This location is where Patty and Paul live.

A Distant Mirror - This book is what Spenser is reading when Patty calls on him in April.

Massachusetts Avenue Bridge - This object is where the kidnappers want to trade Patty for Paul.

Horsefeathers - This is the name...
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