Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Heartburn

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

Ladies' Central - Mark refers to this network when discussing who Thelma Rice might be having an affair with.

Seven Clouds - Rachel's father is at this location when the novel begins.

Washington, D.C. - Rachel and Mark live in this location.

West Virginia - Rachel and Mark visit this location in the summer.

Britches - Mark purchases a clothing item with Thelma at this location.

Eastern Airlines - This company provides shuttle service between New York and Washington.

Cleaveland Park - Thelma and Jonathan Rice live in this location.

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