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The Bean Trees
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The Bean Trees
by:
Barbara Kingsolver
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter One: The One to Get Away
Chapters Two–Three
Chapter Four: Tug Fork Water
Chapters Five–Six
Chapter Seven: How They Eat in Heaven
Chapters Eight–Nine
Chapters Ten–Eleven
Chapters Twelve–Thirteen
Chapters Fourteen–Fifteen
Chapters Sixteen–Seventeen
Characters
Character List
Taylor Greer
Lou Ann
Estevan
Turtle
Alice Greer
Mattie
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapter One: The One to Get Away
Chapters Two–Three
Chapter Four: Tug Fork Water
Chapters Five–Six
Chapter Seven: How They Eat in Heaven
Chapters Eight–Nine
Chapters Ten–Eleven
Chapters Twelve–Thirteen
Chapters Fourteen–Fifteen
Chapters Sixteen–Seventeen
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
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Table of Contents
Analysis of Major Characters Quick Quiz
1
of 5
Which character's avid activism broadens the scope of the novel to global politics?
Lou Ann
Mattie
Alice
Taylor
2
of 5
What is notable about Estevan's manner of speaking?
His sonorous voice
His emotional range
His wild gesticulations
His impeccable grammar
3
of 5
What special characteristic links Turtle to her Native American heritage?
Her love of nature
Her respect toward matriarchs
Her talent for art
Her passion for storytelling
4
of 5
What indicates Lou Ann's increasing confidence and independence as a single mother?
Speaking out against sexism
Financially supporting herself
Celebrating her body's strength
All of the above
5
of 5
What aspect of Tucson, Arizona does Taylor find appealing?
The abundant job opportunities
The outlandish, unfamiliar landscape
The arts community
The daycares and schools
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