Bean Trees
... in the back of her car. This baby’s mother would not accept her back because of the fear of the baby dying. Taylor didn’t know at the time but this baby had been abused. Taylor takes the baby with her and it becomes a big part of her life. - “ ‘Everyone deserves a piece of their own pie, Taylor, Lou Ann insisted ‘ who else has she got’ ” (Pg. 110, Kingsolver) When Taylor and the baby ‘Turtle’ move into a house with Lou Ann and Dawnye Ray. Lou Ann and Taylor need each other to fill in for each other, whether it is taking care of the kids or doing quick chores like washing dishes or cleaning the house and making dinner. At first you can tell that the characters don’t even notice it, then they are pleased with what they do for each other it is almost like a given in any household. One-person cant do everything people need help. -“ ‘ the way I see it,’ she said, ‘a person isn’t nothing more than a scarecrow. You, me Earl Wuckentot, the president of the United States, and even got almighty as far as I can see. The only difference between one that stands up good and one that blows over is what kind of a stick there stuck up on (Pg. 5, Kingslover) To help pay rent in the apartment that Taylor and Turtle stay in, Taylor goes to work for a woman named Mattie, who owns a used tire shop called Lord Jesus Used Tires. First, Taylor is a little hesitant to work around tires because in her hometown someone died from an exploding tire. Mattie helps Taylor overcome this fear. In return Taylor takes care of the business while Mattie can just leave and not return for a couple of days without worrying about her b...