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What does Taylor attempt to do in the chapter 'The One to Get Away'?
What does Taylor attempt to do in the chapter 'The One to Get Away'?
What does Lee Sing predict in the chapter 'New Year's Pig'?
What does Lee Sing predict in the chapter 'New Year's Pig'?
Lou Ann is going to have a girl.
Who owns the sanctuary 'Jesus is Lord Used Tires'?
Who owns the sanctuary 'Jesus is Lord Used Tires'?
Mattie
What do Lou Ann's mother and grandmother bring from Kentucky in 'Tug Fork Water'?
What do Lou Ann's mother and grandmother bring from Kentucky in 'Tug Fork Water'?
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In 'Valentine's Day', what happens to the plants?
In 'Valentine's Day', what happens to the plants?
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What significant event occurs with Turtle in 'How They Eat in Heaven'?
What significant event occurs with Turtle in 'How They Eat in Heaven'?
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What does Estevan compare the selfishness in hell to in 'How They Eat in Heaven'?
What does Estevan compare the selfishness in hell to in 'How They Eat in Heaven'?
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What does Taylor learn about Turtle at the doctor's office in 'The Miracle of Dog Doo Park'?
What does Taylor learn about Turtle at the doctor's office in 'The Miracle of Dog Doo Park'?
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In the chapter 'Ismene', what does Estevan reveal about Esperanza?
In the chapter 'Ismene', what does Estevan reveal about Esperanza?
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What realization does Taylor have about Edna Poppy in 'The Bean Trees'?
What realization does Taylor have about Edna Poppy in 'The Bean Trees'?
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What does Lou Ann open up about in 'Dream Angels'?
What does Lou Ann open up about in 'Dream Angels'?
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What does Taylor feel after Turtle is attacked in 'Into the Terrible Night'?
What does Taylor feel after Turtle is attacked in 'Into the Terrible Night'?
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What does the night blooming cereus symbolize for Taylor in 'Night Blooming Cereus'?
What does the night blooming cereus symbolize for Taylor in 'Night Blooming Cereus'?
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What does Esperanza give to Turtle in 'Soundness of Mind and Freedom of Will'?
What does Esperanza give to Turtle in 'Soundness of Mind and Freedom of Will'?
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What do Taylor and her friends bury in Oklahoma in 'Rhizobia'?
What do Taylor and her friends bury in Oklahoma in 'Rhizobia'?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: The One to Get Away
- Taylor departs Pittman County, Kentucky, seeking escape from her fears.
- Acquires Turtle during a car breakdown in Oklahoma; they stay at the Broken Arrow.
Chapter 2: New Year's Pig
- Lee Sing predicts Lou Ann will have a girl connected to a New Year's pig.
- The prediction reflects themes of possibility and future connections.
Chapter 3: Jesus is Lord Used Tires
- Mattie owns the used tire shop, which serves as a haven for refugees.
- Taylor finds work there and begins to familiarize herself with Tucson.
Chapter 4: Tug Fork Water
- Lou Ann's mother and grandmother bring water from Kentucky, tied to Lou Ann's baptism.
- The water symbolizes religious beliefs, causing conflict with Angel when he pours it away.
Chapter 5: Harmonious Space
- Taylor and Turtle search for a home, meeting Lou Ann and Dwayne Ray.
- Sandi becomes a friend during Taylor's brief employment at Burger Derby.
Chapter 6: Valentine's Day
- A frost damages plants; Taylor takes a job at the tire shop with Mattie's support.
- Taylor grapples with her desire for independence while forming a familial bond with Lou Ann.
Chapter 7: How They Eat in Heaven
- Taylor meets Estevan and Esperanza from Guatemala; Turtle laughs for the first time.
- Turtle's first word, "bean," reflects her growing connection to nature and family.
Chapter 8: The Miracle of Dog Doo Park
- Taylor struggles with her mother's upcoming marriage, her views on men shifting due to Estevan.
- After doctors reveal Turtle's neglect and abuse, Turtle is revealed to be named April.
Chapter 9: Ismene
- Estevan reveals Esperanza's suicide attempt; Taylor's judgement is challenged.
- Ismene symbolizes the trauma of abandonment, impacting Taylor's feelings for Estevan.
Chapter 10: The Bean Trees
- The wisteria's transformation into beans marks a new beginning for Taylor and her relationships.
- Edna Poppy's blindness is revealed, highlighting unseen struggles.
Chapter 11: Dream Angels
- Lou Ann gains confidence through work while confronting her fears about death.
- Her dream of Dwayne Ray's short life becomes a point of shared understanding between her and Taylor.
Chapter 12: Into the Terrible Night
- The group experiences summer rain, but Taylor faces a traumatic incident with Turtle.
- Taylor's feelings of failure deepen as she grapples with her inability to protect Turtle.
Chapter 13: Night Blooming Cereus
- Taylor learns she has no legal claim to Turtle, leading to hopelessness.
- Inspired by Mattie, Taylor decides to fight for Turtle, planning to take Estevan and Esperanza to safety.
Chapter 14: Guardian Saint
- A routine immigration check forces Taylor to confront her relationship with Turtle.
- Estevan and Esperanza choose to stay with Taylor, reinforcing their bond as a protective family.
Chapter 15: Lake o' the Cherokees
- Taylor feels out of place due to her race; Estevan and Esperanza find comfort among people resembling them.
- Taylor's realizations about connection and loss deepen as Turtle mimics her mother's burial.
Chapter 16: Soundness of Mind and Freedom of Will
- Taylor, Estevan, and Esperanza go to an adoption office; Estevan claims Turtle as his child.
- Emotional ties deepen as Esperanza gains closure regarding Ismene.
Chapter 17: Rhizobia
- Taylor takes Estevan, Esperanza, and Turtle to a new church home, marking personal growth.
- Rhizobia, a nitrogen-fixing bacterium, symbolizes support and nurturing relationships in life.
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