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 surviving are Mattie's will to offer sanction to illegal immigrants, the fact that Taylor survived the whole success of her excursion when accepting an unwanted, abused Native-American infant ... to go after Ismene is what they wanted" (Kingsolver 184). They had to sacrifice Ismene for their survival to a free nation. The three s...

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... 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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