Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Eden Close: A 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

Shotgun - This object is used when Jim Close is killed.

Rifle - Andrew's father carried this object to the Close home on the night Jim Close was killed.

Oxydol Box - The infant that Edith found on her lawn was in this object.

Tennis Shoes - Eden walks to the pond in these objects.

Sunglasses - Andrew buys Eden this object to protect her blind eyes.

Hairbrush and Shampoo - Andrew uses these objects to take care of Eden's hair.

Clay Figures - Eden creates these objects, but they crumble and break.