Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Moviegoer

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

Elysian Fields - The neighborhood in which Aunt Emily lives.

Gentilly - This is where John currently lives and where he is most happy with its peaceful environment.

Chicago - Kate goes on a business trip with John to this city.

Gulf Coast - Where John takes Sharon in an attempt to have her fall passionately in love with him.

John's MG car - John uses this to get to the Gulf Coast with Sharon.

The movie theaters - This is John's favorite place to go. It provides him with a chance to...
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