Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Because of Winn-Dixie

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Winn-Dixie Grocery Store - This is the grocery store.

Friendly Corners Trailer Park - Opal, Winn-Dixie, and the Preacher reside here.

The Herman W. Block Memorial Library - This is owned and run by Miss Franny Block.

Open Arms Baptist Church of Naomi - This is where Opal's father works.

Gertrude's Pets - This is where Opal sweeps the floors and straightening up every morning.

Gloria Dump's House - This is a haven for Opal and Winn-Dixie.

Ghost Tree - This is where bottles hang from limbs in memory of every bad thing...
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