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The Bean Trees Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literature and Scripture

Magazines and Reference Texts

  • McCall's (2.10)
  • National Geographic (3.90)
  • Popular Mechanics (3.90)
  • The Beacon (3.90)
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not (5.83)
  • Reader's Digest (5.15)
  • National Enquirer (6.45)
  • Ladies' Home Journal (6.53)
  • People Magazine (7.16)
  • Horticultural Encyclopedia (17.132)

Historical Events and Figures

Pop Culture References

  • Paul McCartney (1.11)
  • Stephen Foster (1.17)
  • Kenny Rogers (1.77)
  • Psycho (1.120)
  • Gumby (2.4)
  • Frankenstein's Creature (2.34)
  • The Incredible Hulk (2.34)
  • Mickey Mouse (2.36)
  • The Flying Nun (3.6)
  • Gregory Peck (3.10)
  • Secretariat (3.121)
  • Seattle Slew (3.139)
  • Mr. Ed (5.7)
  • Kermit the Frog (5.74)
  • Miss Piggy (5.74)
  • Blondie (5.65)
  • "Blue Bayou" (7.79) (8.56)
  • Star Trek (7.90)
  • The Marlboro Man (8.42)
  • Elvis Presley (8.44) (10.6)
  • Michael Jackson (8.45)
  • General Hospital (8.142)
  • "La Bamba" (10.2)
  • Tom Selleck (10.36)
  • Quickdraw McGraw (12.10)
  • The Lone Ranger (12.98)
  • Magnum P.I. (14.141)
  • Mr. T (17.159)