Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Man Without Qualities

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

Vienna, Austria - This is the location of the opening scene in the novel. It is the cultural and political capital of a nation, and home to many artists and philosophers.

Arnheim's Books - These items constitute published information that have been read by Ulrich and argued over with Walter.

Chandelier - This item is mentioned in reference to how the nouveau riche have done a wonderful job with the modernization of ancient buildings.

Automobile - This object appears in the novel signifying an era of progress, and the time setting of the...
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