In the bean trees, taylor and lou ann work their way through experiences and situations that cause changes in their personalities. with that in mind, which of the following statements most accurately supports the theme of the book?
a. it is a morality play because many of the characters are involved in life-defining situations.
b. it is a tragedy because child abuse is part of the plot.
c. it is a coming-of-age story because the protagonists are both young people when they first appear in the book.
d. it is a romance novel because love greatly influences the characters.