The Poisonwood Bible – Books 1 and 2 Character Analysis



The Poisonwood Bible – Books 1 and 2 Character Analysis

The assignment: You have already selected one of the Price sisters to focus on for your dialectical journal. For this writing assignment, you will focus on the same character. Choose one of the thesis statements provided below and write a paragraph supporting it, using evidence from the text. A few guidelines include:

• You must use one of the thesis statements listed below.

• Spelling and grammar count.

• You must include two correctly formatted quotes. Quotes can come from Book 1 or Book 2.

• Write on only one side of the paper and skip every other line.

Thesis Statements:

Rachel –

Rachel is more concerned with her own survival than that of her family. (169, 176 178, 179)

Being in the Congo has further developed Rachel’s racist attitudes. (45, 125, 178)

Ruth May –

Because of her youth, Ruth May has an easier time adjusting to the Congo than the rest of her family. (111-112, 116-117)

Since her arrival in the Congo, Ruth May has become extremely interested in snakes, particularly the green mamba. (117, 119, 124)

Adah –

Being in the Congo has distracted Adah from her own problems. (62, 172-175)

Adah’s experience in the Congo has strengthened her atheist beliefs. (71, 171-172, 174)

Leah –

Leah has come to admire the people and the cultures of the Congo. (101, 107-110, 114-115, 142-144, 182, 184)

Though Leah considers herself to be independent, she craves her father’s approval. (36-37, 149, 151, 156-157, 180)

Example:

Here is an example of a good solid paragraph about Orleanna. You can refer to this to make sure you are formatting your paragraph correctly.

Being in the Congo has made Orleanna doubt her ability to take care of her family. As the family prepares to leave for the Congo, Orleanna tries to be prepared by packing a variety of supplies. However, once the Price family arrives, she realizes that she did not bring any of the right supplies. She even says, “We brought all the wrong thing” (p.65). As the family settles in to Kilanga, Orleanna struggles with her responsibilities, saying, “The hardest work of every day was deciding, once again, to stay with my family” (p.91). Despite her doubts, she does stay with her family and tries to keep them safe. However, when it came to facing Nathan, she often could do nothing. Rachel describes her, saying, “Mother stood there helplessly” (p.134) during one of Nathan’s angry outburst. When Nathan makes the decision to stay in Kilanga despite the danger, Orleanna’s depression is a further sign that she is losing control of her family and the circumstances.

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