... , a circle, or children are a few examples that writers most commonly use. Barbra Kingsolver wrote the book The Bean Trees and uses many symbols for life. She not only uses symbols throughout her book, but also throughout each chapter. In chapter 8, titled "The Miracle of Dog Doo Park", she brings life out of many unexpected places, including places that resemble hell itself. Many symbols are also used ... nothing but dried up plants. What she finds in that park and other places as well is the best thing of all: life. Through the skillful use of characterization and symbolism, Kingsolver...

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