Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Necessary Losses

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

Loss - This theme is a natural part of living and continues to repeat itself in different forms throughout our lives.

Ultimate Connection - This theme is the symbiotic relationship we have with our mothers.

Narcissist - Excessively self-adoring with an absence of stable internal self-love, this type of person uses others for self-enhancement.

Oedipus Complex - This label involves our seeking the basic relationship that we had with our parents, which can sometimes manifest itself in inappropriate ways.

Cinderella Complex - This is a phenomenon regarding the tendency of women to fear...
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