The Joshua Tree's Struggle That Givess It Its Beauty

“It’s the Joshua tree’s struggle that gives it its beauty.” Mom has an interesting way of looking at life. It could be argued that the Joshua tree has no objective beauty but instead its meaning is entirely about how you view it. Could the tree be similar to Jeannette: Growing despite a dismal habitat? Or could the tree be focused on Mom, being positive no matter the circumstances? Does it have a meaning at all? Continue for more existential ramblings…
Perhaps the first point to think about when considering the Joshua tree is that it symbolizes Jeanette and the struggles she went through. Mostly thought to be interesting due to the conditions it overcame? Jeannette and the Joshua tree have both dealt with countless problems in their environments but came out in the end to be incredibly meaningful despite it. …show more content…
It is beautiful because Mom said it was beautiful. In reality, it is a barely surviving tree and its life doesn’t have to be positive. The symbol could be about how Mom insisted everything be enjoyable and adventurous.
Of course, that’s assuming there’s a symbol at all. The Joshua tree might be something young Jeannette saw a long time ago and later consciously decided to give meaning. Jeannette grew to be an exceptional writer but this is her real-life story and perfect symbolism doesn’t simply show up. The Joshua tree doesn’t necessarily mean anything if she didn’t expect it