The Dead and the Gone Setting & Symbolism

The Dead and the Gone Objects/Places

New York, New York

New York is where "Dead and the Gone" is based and where Alex Morales and his family are living when the moon is hit by an asteroid.

St. Vincent de Paul Academy

St. Vincent de Paul Academy is the religious institution where Alex Morales attends school.

St. Margaret's

St. Margaret's is the church that the Morales attend.

St. John of God Hospital

St. John of God Hospital is the hospital where Alex's mother works. She is on her way to work when she is presumably killed by flooding in the subway.

Milagro del Mar

Milagro del Mar, Puerto Rico is the village to which Alex's father traveled for his mother's funeral, immediately prior to the catastrophe.

Holy Angels

Holy Angels is the religious school that Briana and Julie Morales attend.

Notburga Farms

Notburga Farms is the farm where Alex sends Briana to work and receive religious study where she unfortunately develops asthma that eventually takes her life.

Saint Ursula College

Saint Ursula College is the college attended by religious...
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