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About This Passage
These two sentences are the most important thing the preacher says in the whole book. He is telling Opal that when her mother left, she did not take everything — she left Opal behind, and Opal is the best thing the preacher has. Copying these sentences teaches children that the biggest feelings are sometimes said in the smallest words.
Thank God your mama left me you. I'm glad I've got you too, I told him.
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Narration Prompt
Tell the story of this chapter. What does the preacher do that surprises Opal in the middle of the rain?
Discussion Questions
- The preacher cries in front of Opal. This is the first time Opal has seen him cry. Why does he cry NOW, in the middle of looking for Winn-Dixie?
- The preacher says 'I'm not ready to let Winn-Dixie go' right after Opal says she forgot about Winn-Dixie when she was thinking about her mother. What does this tell us about how the preacher is helping Opal?
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