Joni Setting & Symbolism

Joni Objects/Places

Chesapeake Bay

Joni has her diving accident in Chesapeake Bay.

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland, is the location of the Eareckson family home at the time of Joni's accident.

Cheyenne, Wyoming

The Eareckson family went on family vacations to Cheyenne, Wyoming. It was there that the four-year-old Joni completed a 100-mile horseback ride with her family.

Sykesville Family Ranch

The Eareckson's have a family ranch located about twenty miles from their suburban home

Greenoaks

Greenoaks is the rehabilitation center Joni was assigned to after it was safe for her to leave the hospital.

Bishop Cummings Reformed Episcopal Church

The Eareckson's family church, Bishop Cummings, holds an all-night vigil praying for Joni's recovery.

Rancho Los Amigos

Rancho Los Amigos is a progressive rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles, California. Joni's parents secure a spot for her around her second Christmas after her accident.

Philadelphia, PA

Joni and her friends drive to Philadelphia to attend an important youth seminar.

Pimlico

Joni's friend, Donald Bertolli, works with poor black kids in the rough Baltimore...
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