Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Go Ask Alice

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

The Diary - The Narrator calls this object "her one consistent best friend."

The Lockbox - Anonymous purchases this book after she begins to use drugs, and it represents her secrecy and shame.

The First House - This is where the Narrator lived until her mid-teens, and where she felt safe and secure.

The Second House - Anonymous feels a new appreciation for this object and considers is a sanctuary after she returns from running away.

The Grandparents' House - This represents a sanctuary where Anonymous can receive unconditional love.

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