Castlebury, Connecticut

Castlebury, Connecticut, is the setting or location where the novel takes place. It's a small town where everyone knows everyone else. Carrie is born and raised in Castlebury, and therefore cannot wait to move away to live in a big city, such as New York City.

Dairy Barn

The dairy barn is an old abandoned barn that sits on the property behind the high school. Carrie and her friends use it as a meeting place to smoke and hang out. It's also tradition for members of the senior class to paint their graduation year on the roof of the barn in blue paint. Carrie and her friends choose to paint their graduation year in red paint, but Carrie almost falls off the barn before she finishes.

Carrie Bag

Carrie has an expensive French purse that belonged to her mother. She uses it for special occasions. When...