70 pages 2 hours read

Kate DiCamillo

Because of Winn-Dixie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2000

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Essay Topics

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How is the setting of Naomi, Florida, portrayed in the book? What does the setting tell us about the socio-economic background of Opal and her family?

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How is loss portrayed in this book? How do grieving characters express and overcome their losses?

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What does Winn-Dixie’s smile symbolize in the story? How does it change the circumstances of Opal’s life?

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