The Bean Trees Chapters 5-8

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Read chapters 5-8 in The Bean Trees. Define vocabulary words, if necessary. Notice the title of the 5th chapter, "Harmonious Space". What does the protagonist find in this chapter?. Click on the Chapter number for notes:

Chapter 5	Chapter 6
Chapter 7	Chapter 8

Vocabulary List

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Choose one of the following to respond to in the discussion board: On page 79 of The Bean Trees, Mattie explains the meaning behind a belt buckle design as an Indian symbol of life:  the man in the maze.  How is this an appropriate symbol for traveling through life? Find two examples of idiomatic speech or aphorism for daily living.  Explain the meaning behind these phrases. What definition of “family” do you see emerging?

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