Bean Trees

In the sequel, Pigs in Heaven, how does Kingsolver’s solution to the problem of where Turtle belongs strike a balance among the needs of the child, Turtle; the needs of the adoptive mother, Taylor; and the needs of the tribe as represented by Annawake? Barbara Kingsolver’s Pigs in Heaven is not only well-written, but ends well also. The struggle Taylor deals with to keep custody of Turtle is the main theme of the …showed first 75 words of 550 total…

…showed last 75 words of 550 total…the key action to the end of the novel. Turtle has the ability to fulfill the needs of many, the question is whether or not the favor is returned, and clearly it will be. Kingsolver’s sequel to The Beantrees is very fulfilling in that it presents the possibility of Turtle being parted from Taylor, a couple we know are meant to be together, and everyone is satisfied in the end, just as we hoped.