Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Naked

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

Sedaris Home - This setting is the center of many of the essays in Naked and is often the site of much activity. This is where David's sister, Lisa, brings Dinah the Christmas Whore.

Raleigh, North Carolina - This is where David's family moves when he is seven-years-old.

Grandmother's House in New York - This setting is located above the family candy store in New York.

San Francisco - This is where David lived for three months after being lured there by his good friend, Veronica.

Chicago - This is where David lived...
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