Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from This Side of Paradise

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

Minneapolis - This is the home of Amory's aunt and uncle. When Amory makes an emergency return to the United States, he goes to live with them.

Lake Geneva - This is the home of Amory's parents. Amory visits his mother there, usually for specific reasons concerning decisions to be made about his education or the family finances.

St. Regis - This is a boy's preparatory school that Amory attends from the ages of fifteen to seventeen. Amory is uncomfortable at the school because he thinks he is better than the other students.