Without the corn’s support, the beans would be an unruly tangle on the ground, vulnerable to bean-hungry predators.
This reminds me of the idea that elder sisters are essentially the protectors of their younger siblings,as well as their role model and someone who is supposed to be on their side
Respect one another, support one another, bring your gift to the world and receive the gifts of others, and there will be enough for all.
In addition to the stories from the natives, I feel as if this gardening style represents what sisterhood or even community should be. Respect, being yourself and accepting others.
The beans must make a caressing sound, a tiny hiss as a soft-haired leader twines around the scabrous stem of corn
The use of personification gives the crops a sense of humanity and personality. Kimmerer is either an overly detailed writer or the crops play an important role in the story.