On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

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

Rejection Slips - These objects were received and collected when the author submitted stories to magazines.

Dave's Rag - This object appeared once a week while the author was a child.

Massive Desk - This object was moved to a corner as the author matured.

Cocaine and Alcohol - These objects caused problems until the author's wife intervened.

Trailer Laundry Room - This object was the author's first workroom.

Carrie - This object became the author's first published novel.

The Stand - This object is arguably the best novel of the author.

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