Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Where the Heart Is

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

Wal-Mart - This is where Willy Jack leaves Novalee. Novalee lives and gives birth here.

Buckeye tree - This object is a gift given to Novalee and brings her good luck.

Library - This place is where Novalee meets Forney. This is the place of Americus' first birthday party.

Sister Husband's trailer - This place is where Novalee and Americus live after they come home from the hospital.

Novalee's house - This place is what Novalee has dreamed about and wanted since the story began.

Novalee's Hospital - This is the...
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