Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Ham on Rye

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

Los Angeles - This is where the main character and his family live in America.

Pasadena - This is where the main character's grandmother lives.

Mt. Justin Jr. High - Where the main character goes daily when he is approximately twelve.

L.A. County General Hospital - Treats the main character's boils.

Woodhaven High - The school the main character was supposed to attend for high school.

Chelsey High - The school where many of the students are wealthy.

Mears-Starbuck - Where the main character works after graduating high school.

L.A. City College -...
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