Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Setting & Symbolism

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Objects/Places

Next Door

The house next to Jean's childhood home. Her mother refers to "Next Door" scornfully, pointing out all their flaws. When there are sounds of a couple having sex coming from Next Door on a Sunday afternoon, she, Jean, and a friend sing Christian music loudly.

The Victoria Hospital

Where Jean undergoes surgery after it's discovered that she's "a bit deaf".

Devon

The city where Jean and her mother attend a summer camp with their church.

Halifax

Where Melanie is sent to stay with relatives after the church members discover that she and Jean are involved in a relationship.

The City of Lost Chances

The place Jean dreams about on the day after she promises to repent of her lifestyle and her relationship with Melanie.

The Cock and Whistle

A pub near Mrs. Arkwright's shop. Jean says that her mother had talked of the iniquity of the place and Jean is disappointed when she first steps into the place...
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