The Bean Trees by Ashley Lemasters

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The Bean Trees

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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THE BEAN TREES

FLOWER OF LIGHT

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In Barbara Kingsolver's novel The Bean Trees, the concept of resilience and finding light within darkness is represented many times over during the book.

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One of main character Taylor's first resilient moments is at the Pittman County Hospital

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The most influential light within darkness moments is when she acquires Turtle

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"'If I wanted a baby I would have stayed in Kentucky' I informed her. 'I could have had babies coming out of my ears by now" (Kingsolver 24).

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"'I can't stand the suspense,Taylor. Do you still have her?' 'Have who?' 'Turtle for heavens sake.' 'Oh sure. She's my legal daughter now'" (Kingsolver 310).

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THE NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUS

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In the book resilience and "good within bad" is seen many times.

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Is there light within every darkness in the real world?

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