How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I felt like crying. It was my fault. I was supposed to hold on to him. And I forgot. (23.18)
Opal blames herself for the loss of Winn-Dixie. He was the one who was scared, but she feels she should have held on tighter. It's just like losing her mother—her mom may have made the choice, but Opal feels she should have held on tighter. Here's the thing: that may be true for a dog, but a daughter shouldn't have to feel that way about her mother.