Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Last Tycoon

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

Hollywood - This is the heart of the movie industry during the time period of this novel and is the studio where Stahr and Brady work.

New York - This is where Cecilia goes to school and where Stahr is headed to call off a hit on Mr. Brady when his plane crashes.

Santa Monica - This is a beach community in California where Stahr is having a house built. It is the shell of this house where Stahr takes Kathleen the first night they are together.

The Studio - This is the...
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