There were many sacrificial elements that existed in The Bean Trees. In the novel, the characters survived to benefit others or themselves. These survival techniques played a significant role to the development of other characters in the novel. Some prime examples of ... ? For us to go after Ismene is what they wanted" (Kingsolver 184). They had to sacrifice Ismene for their survival to a free nation. The three survivors that exist in The Bean Trees are an important part in the story. They added depth in the story and to the other characters on an individual level. Mattie helped other people ...

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• Grade Level: High School

As a reader, Taylor, the protagonist of The Bean Trees is important in drawing my interest because she narrates much of the story and most of the ideas have been seen through her eyes and point of view. She undergoes ... Ann, who always looks her beloved son with all her love. This makes Taylor to become more worldly and grown-up, which sparks the interest in the novel. In The Bean Trees, Taylor being the narrator and speaking in first person reveals herself, which drawing the interest into this novel. Taylor also has a strong impact on Turtle and Lou Ann's personalities as ... ...

• Word Count: 689
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School