Vernon God Little | 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

Acapulco, Mexico - This is the Pacific coast resort city in Mexico where Vernon's truck driving host, Pelayo, unloads cargo before heading northward to his tiny seaside village.

Antisocial Personality (ASP) Disorders - These sufferers thrive on instant gratification, are facile manipulators, and are oblivious to others' rights and needs. They are commonly called psychopaths, and manifestations include murder.

Bar-B-Chew Barn - The restaurant becomes a sponsor of Lally's plan for a multimedia project sharing Martirio's experience in dealing with tragedy with the rest of the world. Bought out by him, it expands...
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