Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Memories of My Melancholy Whores

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

Rosa Cabarcas Shop - This is located at the front of a brothel.

Bicycle - The narrator gives this as a gift to the girl.

Mirror - This is where the narrator leaves messages for the girl.

Jewelry - The narrator sells these items for money.

Books - The narrator owns a valuable collection of these items.

Colonial House - This makes the narrator appear rich.

Cathedral - This building is visible from the narrator's home.

Paintings - The narrator refused to sell these over the years.

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