... reason to continue her journey to find a better life. These two people needed each other in a time that was vulnerable for the both of them. As the novel goes on Taylor and Turtle help each other grow into strong individuals. "I picked up Turtle and gave her a hug. That's right, that's a bean. ... is a big change in careers, especially in another country were you are not welcome. They almost try to hide their identity for fear of embarrassment that they are immigrants and also a fear of being deported back to their country. Estevan introduces himself in different content, "Steven, and th...

• Word Count: 2103
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... Bean Trees Women of today's world are starting to become so independent that one-day they will out number men in the working environment. In her novel, The Bean Trees, Barbara Kingsolver develops the theme that women in community have the power of the world and the ability to survive on their own ... with a new baby boy named Dwayne Ray. Upon arrival she also met a lady by the name of Mattie who by herself ran a safe-house for immigrants and ran a business of her own called "Jesus Is Lord Used Tires". She also met many other women throughout the story that portrayed this independence. Al...

• Word Count: 1481
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School