Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Human Stain

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

Athena College - This is the university where Coleman taught and was dean of faculty.

Organic Livestock - This is the name of the dairy farm where Faunia lives.

Steena's Letter - This item is a letter Coleman finds while researching his book about a woman he once dated before his marriage.

Anonymous Letter - Coleman receives this item regarding his relationship with Faunia. Coleman traces the origins through handwriting to Delphine Roux.

Personal Ad E-mail - Delphine Roux writes this item to be placed in a newspaper. Delphine describes her perfect man...
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