The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon | 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

Trisha's Walkman - This is an item Trisha packed to ward off potential boredom, which becomes a lifeline for her after she gets lost in the woods.

Trisha's Red Sox Cap - This is Trisha's favorite possession and a gift from her father.

The Appalachian Trail - This the popular tourist attraction from which Trisha disappears.

TR-90 - This is the area on the map where the search parties concentrate their efforts while looking for Trisha.