The Bean Trees

As a reader, Taylor, the protagonist of The Bean Trees is important in drawing my interest because she narrates much of the story and most of the ideas have been seen through her eyes and point of view. She undergoes major changes in her life and develops herself throughout the story, which enriches the novel. Taylor’s loves and cares for people also have a strong impact on other characters, which helps them develop and improve themselves. This affects the readers by drawing their attention into this novel and makes this remarkable book even more interesting.
Taylor born and raised in rural Kentucky. She left to escape a small life in her hometown and to avoid pregnancy. “Mama always said barefoot and pregnant was not my style.” Therefore she sets her goal: to get away and to avoid pregnancy. In the first chapter, Taylor allows us to understand women’s lives in her hometown, Pittman, Kentucky. “Believe me in those days the girls were dropping by the wayside like seeds off a ...