One's journey to self-fulfillment and understanding cannot be accomplished alone; always there must be other influences to assist one little seed to grow and thrive. In the novel 'The Bean Trees' by Barbara Kingsolver, protagonist Taylor Greer discovers where she belongs in the world on her journey to self-fulfillment. Taylor's growth is influenced by her past experiences, by April Turtle and most importantly by Lou Ann Ruiz.
Taylor Greer has evolved into who she is today due to her earlier encounters. Taylor's mother has played an influential role in Taylor's development; she has encouraged and assisted her through life. "'The way I see it,' she said, 'a person isn't nothing more than a scarecrow. You, me, Earl Wickentot, the President of the United States, and even God 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 they're stuck up there on.'"
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English: Lou Ann Barton performing; 2006(Alice Greer) This was a profound moment in the unearthing of Taylor's confidence. From that day on, Taylor knew that no one was better than her; she could do anything anyone else could. Where one grows, experiences and evolves is always an essential element in the character and personality of that individual. Taylor's community contributed too many of her goal setting qualities; Pittman County aided in setting the foundation of her dreams and ambitions for herself. "None of these sights had so far inspired me to get hogtied to a future as a tobacco farmer's wife. Mama always said barefoot and pregnant was not my style. She knew. It was in this frame of mind that I made it to my last year of high school without event. Believe me in those days the girls were dropping...