Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Valley of the Dolls

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

Dolls - Addictive pills that are red, yellow, and green and help the user lose weight, gain energy, or sleep.

New York City - The city where the three main characters first meet.

Lawrenceville, Massachusetts - Anne grows up in this place and its small-town feel "forces" her to flee, looking for a new life.

Hollywood, California - The place where the movie studios are. Jennifer and Neely both live here at one point during their careers.

Haven Manor - A private residential psychological clinic that houses both Neely and Tony Polar.

Hit...
(read more)