Themes are the fundamental and universal ideas explored in a literary work. Throughout the novel "The Bean Trees" the author Barbara Kingsolver used several themes to get her points across. The opening theme in this novel is the framework of a true family. Another theme that is prevalent in the course of the novel is how society unrightfully judges and takes advantage of weaker people. The concluding theme in the novel is how characters progress as life goes on. The numerous themes in this book teach readers lessons for life.
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