Ordinary People | 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

Conrad's room - This place has dramatically changed and has been repainted blue.

Bumper stickers - A collection of these items is taken off the walls of a room.

The hospital - A character stays at this place for eight months after a suicide attempt.

The Jarrett house - This place is a symbol of "good taste" in a neighborhood of wealthy and showy homes.

Razor - This is used by Conrad in his attempt to kill himself.