Infinite Jest

Infinite Jest

by

David Foster Wallace

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A.D.A. Term Analysis

Assistant District Attorney, a state law enforcement official who investigates and prosecutes people who commit crimes.
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A.D.A. Term Timeline in Infinite Jest

The timeline below shows where the term A.D.A. appears in Infinite Jest. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 74
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...the Assistant District Attorney for Suffolk County’s 4th Circuit is talking with Pat Montesian. The A.D.A. attends Phob-Comp-Anon, a program for people who attach themselves to those suffering from severe phobias,... (full context)