Last+Bk.+Group+-+Discussion+&+Activity

Opening Activity- FOOD! Discuss general thoughts on the book overall and the ending.

Discussion Questions: 1. What might the religious symbols represent in The Bean Trees (i.e. Jesus is Lord's, etc.) 2. How does Taylor driving Estevan and Esperanza symbolize her journey throughout the novel 3. What is the significance of Esperanza's behavior when signing the adoption papers for Turtle? What does it mean? 4. What is the point of the entire book? Why did Kingsolver write it? 5. How is Turtle more mature, more grown up, than Taylor? How has Turtle opened Taylor's eyes to the world? 6. (Adding on from question 5) What has Taylor learned from her experiences? 7. Who has the closest relationship in the novel? What does this mean? Symbols in the Bean Trees (Emily L.) Sarah - mod. connections