Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72

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

Billy club hash pipe - This smoking apparatus belongs to the author.

Miami - This place hosts one of the most important political conventions in this book.

Dakota Queen 2 - Reserved for the quieter, more responsible workers in the months leading up to the election, this transportation is used during the campaign.

Zoo Plane - This campaign transportation is used for the wilder members of the press and is frequently flowing with illegal drugs.

CBS - This is a major broadcasting network in America.

Typewriters - These machines are used extensively by...
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