Waiting to Exhale Setting & Symbolism

Waiting to Exhale Objects/Places

Denver, Colorado

Denver is the city where Savannah has lived for the past few years and where she meets Lionel at a New Year's Eve party. Savannah has exhausted all her opportunities in Denver and moves to Phoenix to be closer to her best friend, Bernadine.

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is the location of the bulk of the novel's plot line.

Sun City, Arizona

Sun City is a suburb of Phoenix known as a retirement community and the current home of Bernadine's mother, Geneva.

Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Phoenix and is the location of Robin's parents' home.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is the famous desert city in Nevada where Savannah has an ill-fated encounter with Charles Taylor during a TV producers' convention.

Circle K Convenience Store

The Circle K is the convenience store close to Bernadine's home where she buys cigarettes.

Pendleton's

Pendleton's is the bar where the four women meet to introduce Savannah to Phoenix nightlife.

The Oasis

The Oasis is Gloria's...
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