The Zoo Story Learning Guide: Table of Contents
Introduction
Themes
Quotes
Family
Family Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Mortality
Mortality Quotes
Philosophical Viewpoint: The Absurd
Philosophical Viewpoint: The Absurd Quotes
Rules and Order
Rules and Order Quotes
Sex
Sex Quotes
Sexuality and Sexual Identity
Sexuality and Sexual Identity Quotes
Society and Class
Society and Class Quotes
Detailed Summary
Brief Summary
Characters
Jerry
Jerry's Timeline
Peter
Peter's Timeline
Character Clues
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
The Bench
The Dog
Knife
The Zoo
Setting
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Themes
Quotes
Family
Family Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Mortality
Mortality Quotes
Philosophical Viewpoint: The Absurd
Philosophical Viewpoint: The Absurd Quotes
Rules and Order
Rules and Order Quotes
Sex
Sex Quotes
Sexuality and Sexual Identity
Sexuality and Sexual Identity Quotes
Society and Class
Society and Class Quotes
Detailed Summary
Brief Summary
Characters
Jerry
Jerry's Timeline
Peter
Peter's Timeline
Character Clues
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
The Bench
The Dog
Knife
The Zoo
Setting
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
Three-Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What Was Said)
Quotes (What Was Said) True or False
Themes (For the Most Part)
Themes (For the Most Part) True or False
Symbols
Symbols True or False
The Stage Directions Tell You to be Absurd
The Stage Directions Tell You to be Absurd True or False
Who Are You? Well, Who Are You?
Who Are You? Well, Who Are You? True or False
Essay
The Zoo Story
Current Events & Pop Culture
Challenges & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
Archetypes
Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Literary Devices
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
Theater of The Absurd
Subconscious Situation
Communication Breakdown
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop
Three-Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What Was Said)
Quotes (What Was Said) True or False
Themes (For the Most Part)
Themes (For the Most Part) True or False
Symbols
Symbols True or False
The Stage Directions Tell You to be Absurd
The Stage Directions Tell You to be Absurd True or False
Who Are You? Well, Who Are You?
Who Are You? Well, Who Are You? True or False
Essay
The Zoo Story
Current Events & Pop Culture
Challenges & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
Archetypes
Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Literary Devices
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
Theater of The Absurd
Subconscious Situation
Communication Breakdown
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop