One of the major themes of Seedfolks is that out of something ugly, something beautiful can grow. This theme is not only seen through the physical growth of the garden but also through the emotional and personal growth of the neighborhood surrounding the garden. Before the first beans were planted, the people in the Gibb St. neighborhood were isolated from each other physically and emotionally. Their differences kept them apart because they were from various ethnic backgrounds. They just existed together in this urban setting not really knowing each other or caring about each other.
The work done in the community garden by characters like Kim, Leona, Gonzalo, and Tio Juan brings everyone out of isolation in their homes to form friendships built on a common goal. Working towards the success of the garden not only makes their environment beautiful, but it helps grow friendships and understanding.
So, out of a trash filled vacant lot that surrounds their homes, a new environment of acceptance, compassion, and pride metaphorically “grows” as a theme in Seedfolks.
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