Bean Trees Video Project Intro

Some common motifs found in the Bean Trees include:
Two pages of notes. Write down page numbers
Page 1
Family (extended family, including friends).  In this novel there are no families that fit the old definition of man+woman+kids.  Families here include others we treat as family members.

• Taylor becomes Turtle's "mom." (Surrogate mother).  (page 24)

• Lou Ann becomes Taylor's sister (96)

Rebirth
Missy becomes Taylor who lives in new place w/ new life


 Choices
Taylor takes Turtle (24)

 Racism
Theme: ___________________________________________________________________

 Ethical responsibility
Theme: ___________________________________________________________________

 Feminism

Theme: ___________________________________________________________________
Other