1. The realization of loss
The characters of The Sweet Hereafter, and The Beans Trees, are the victims of terrible losses, and must deal with the grief caused by them. ... Similarly, in The Bean Trees, Kingsolver focuses on several characters who all experience different types of loss throughout their lives. Russell Banks and Barbara Kingsolver develop the theme of loss, and the need for realization of loss, through the use of characterization. ... In The Sweet Hereafter, and The Bean Trees, the authors use characterization to develop loss, and the need for realization of loss. ... The setting of The Bean Trees, is...
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- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: High School