The Regulators | 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

Chef Boyardee and Chocolate Milk - These are the only foods that Seth will eat.

Johnny Marinville's Guitar - Music is heard from this instrument at the beginning of the novel.

Audrey Wyler's Journal - This object records the development of Tak.

Buster - This object is Ralphie Carver's little red wagon.

Unexploded Bullet - This object is found in the Carver house. It has no manufacturer's markings or the telltale mark of the firing pin from the weapon that fired it into the house.

Changing Scenery - This happens on Poplar Street...
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