... 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 major changes in her life and develops herself throughout the story, which enriches the novel ... Turtle gradually develops herself through Taylor's influences and reveals her pasts continuously through Taylor's love, care, and protection. This provides the interest to the readers and touches their hearts deeply. As well as playing a huge role in Turtle's life, Taylor's relationship with ...

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• Grade Level: High School

... , 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 in this book also for death. Dog Doo Park is one of them. The main ... flourishes with life: purple flowers getting ready to bloom, bees humming, and green trees. When Taylor sees the...

• Word Count: 1076
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School