Literary Themes of Animal Dreams Any certain novel may contain a number of different themes and general major ideas. The theme of a story conveys the idea of the author, but it is not usually clearly stated in the novel. Many times, critics disagree on the general intention of ... are important because they help each woman relate to one another. Discussing problems with another woman allows for closeness and for a deep relationship to occur. As noted by Paul Gray, Barbara Kingsolver's novel contains a theme of eco-feminism; a kind, gentle type of writing with women relying on themselves and ...

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... as fast as they could fall down the well, and drown," (Kingsolver 1) and a boy with a job as a gas-meter man was considered a "high-class catch." (Kingsolver 4) Simply avoiding pregnancy was a major achievement for Taylor. After many years of working for money, she needed to get away from Kentucky to get ahead, and when she goes, she leaves almost everything behind, including ... Turtle was beyond responsibility; it was also true love. Throughout the novel, Taylor Greer's character continued to be influenced optimistically by ways of her friends, Mattie, Lou Ann, and Turtle. Barbara Kin...

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