1. Bean Tree Symbolism
Barbra Kingsolver wrote the book The Bean Trees and uses many symbols for life. ... Taylor grew up in a less-than glamorous town, called Pittman County where " there was nothing- (112). ... The doctor does his routine first check, and says that "she seems to be a healthy two-year-old" (122). ... They call that condition a failure to thrive. ... All Turtle needs is love to grow, and that is what she receives from Taylor. ...
- Word Count: 1076
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School