Friday, January 25, 2008
The Tree Symbolizes....
I think that the tree symbolizes growth and change in Francie's life. I think this because the book is really about Francie growing, and the tree in her yard probably symbolizes the same thing to her, as well. As she grows, the tree in her yard is also growing. It could also represent a constant in Francie's life. The tree has been there for as long as she has and is obviously there throughout at least most of the book if it's part of the title. So maybe it's one thing that stays the same when Francie grows and changes.
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I really like the idea of the tree being a constant and also something growing and changing. The connection to Francie was wonderful.
I agree. Francie and the tree are both stubborn and continue to live when others say that they won't. It's just like when, in the beginning, people would tell Katie that Francie wouldn't live and she would point at the tree and say that Francie was like the tree. Her needs might not be fully met, but she would live and grow all the same!
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