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zero0o
zero0o
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What characteristics does Opal like about Winn-Dixie?

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Posted by zero0o on Saturday October 17, 2009 at 5:36 AM and tagged with characters, opal.

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  1. pohnpei397 Teacher
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    In the book "Because of Winn-Dixie," Opal likes the dog Winn-Dixie for a few reasons.  Some of these reasons are immediate and physical, but the most important reason is because of Opal's own personal situation and the way the dog makes her feel.

    Physically, Opal likes the way Winn-Dixie "smiles."  And she likes the way he sneezes.

    But really, the attraction for Opal seems to be that the dog, like herself, is all alone in the world.  Of course, Opal does have her father, but at the beginning of the book they're kind of distant from one another.  In Winn-Dixie, Opal finds something of a kindred spirit and she and he can rely on each other for comfort and a sense of belonging.

    Eventually, of course, Winn-Dixie helps Opal solve her problems of loneliness on a human level -- helping her make friends and connect more to her father.

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    Posted by pohnpei397 on Saturday October 17, 2009 at 6:39 AM