Set

Question 1

Rusty single bed

Answer 1

Central image 
Bed where rape took place
Burdened object
Reminder of rape yet still not disposed of 
Poverty stricken 
No means of replacing it

Question 2

Pile of salt

Answer 2

USC
Covers up of animal skins 
Lots wife
"The habit of suffering" fugard
Tears shed by Ruth for her baby
Salt which could painfully heal her wounds

Question 3

The small town

Answer 3

Number of simple houses
Serve various functions
Establish the couples relationship with the town
Far enough to be outside but close enough to observe