Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Bar Code Tattoo

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

Bar Code Tattoo - This is presented to the people as a means of connecting a person to personal information.

DeCode - This is an effort led by a senator.

Lake Placid - Where Kayla, Mfumbe, and the others originally plan to meet if they are forced to leave their homes.

Whiteface Mountains - Where Eutonah is when calling to Kayla.

Tattoo Gen - A group of young people who are militant in their support of the bar code tattoo.

Winfrey - Where Kayla, Amber, and Mfumbe attend school.

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