Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Me Talk Pretty One Day

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

Western New York State - Sedaris' birth place and location of his early childhood years.

Raleigh, North Carolina - Sedaris spends the majority of his childhood and adolescence here, and this is where most of his childhood stories are set.

Chicago, Illinois - Sedaris moves here to finish his art degree at the School of the Art Institute.

New York City - During his time here, Sedaris works as a mover, acts as a tour guide for Bonnie, the crazed North Carolina native, and meets his long-term boyfriend Hugh.

Normandy, France - Sedaris's...
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