Fairbourne is identified in the novel through the address Burke Devore places on his résumé, anchoring his search for work to a specific Connecticut location. The text gives a street address and ZIP code but does not develop Fairbourne as a setting for a narrated scene.

Address on the Résumé

Burke’s résumé lists his name above the address 62 Pennery Woods Road, Fairbourne, CT 06668. This is the clearest direct identification of the town and its place in the story: Fairbourne appears as part of Burke’s contact information.

Connection to Burke’s Job Search

The address accompanies a résumé Burke describes as deliberately simple, truthful, and clear. He says he does not disguise his age or make unnecessary claims about his skills and training, while including his college interests to present himself as well-rounded. Fairbourne is thus attached to the document through which he represents himself to prospective employers.

Narrative Role

Fairbourne’s documented role is specific but limited: it locates Burke’s listed address during his prolonged effort to find work. The evidence provides no description of the town’s appearance or local events, making it a point of personal and practical identification rather than a developed scene-setting location.