In the
Poisonwood Bible, the second biggest factor in Leah Prices
struggle for independence from her father and her religion is the
culture of both Kilanga and Bethlehem. During the readers short
scene of her time in Bethlehem they could infer that she is being
surrounded with a immensely Christian culture. The normal
preachers child spending every free minute at a church
affiliation. As a young girl Leah is being forced into this
lifestyle early on and she doesnt really have a choice in her
beliefs since her father is a preacher. Kingsolver uses this to
show the reader why Leah will have an open mind to the
Congoculture
because she is old enough to understand that she has a choice.
Kingsolver also uses the fact that her father is pushing
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This could also
continue along with Leah in the end of novel when she breaks for
independence from her fathers control to help the people with what
they need and assist them in getting what they want with which is
their human rights. Leah is looking at both sides of the scenario
and is agreeing with The Black Mans Burden by Reverend H.T.
Johnson where he states Better by far defend it/With honors holy
breath. Reverend Johnson is saying he doesnt need the white mans
saving just like the Congolese dont need Nathans saving. The
Congolese just want assist from the people that actually care for
them and this is where Leah comes in. She fights for their culture
and cares about their independence because thats what they want.
Kingsolver uses the different cultures of the Congo and America is
symbolize Leahs psychological
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She changes
from relying so heavily on her family to do stuff for her to
completely flipping roles and becomes independent. She uses this
newfound independence to find her purpose in life which is to help
the people of the Congo and even all of Africa to push for their
human rights. Kingsolver uses geographical, cultural, and the
physical presence of others in Leahs life to showcase her
newfound
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