Poisonwood Bible character analysis
Genesis:
Orleanna Price— “One has only a life of one’s own.” (Pg, 8) This quote demonstrates Oreleanna’s point of view that she really did have a life of her own. The price daughters felt that their mother only lived to help them, and Father. But her point of view shows that they didn’t need her, she had to live her own life
Leah Price—“She caused me to feel embarrassed over our simple expressions and drawn-out vowels, when I’ve never considered myself to have an accent, though naturally I’m aware we do sound different from the Yanks on the radio and TV.” (pg. 18) Leah is very upset that Mrs. Underdown would make a fuss about the way they talk. Although she knew they sounded different, it was never a big deal for her.
Ruth May Price— “ Ham was the youngest one, like me, and he was bad. Sometimes I am bad too.” (pg. 20) This quote shows that Ruth May sees herself as the youngest daughter who causes trouble. The way she says it is very casual. She simply states the facts.
Rachel Price—“We are supposed to be calling the shots here, but it doesn’t look to me like we’re in charge of a thing, not even ourselves.” (pg. 22) As you can see Rachel is the sassier sister. Very blunt and ununderstanding. She will says what she really means. Her point of view is that they should not be there, they can’t even control themselves, let alone control and change the people of the Congo.
Adah Price— “Adah unpasses her judgements. I am the one who does not speak. Our father speaks for all of us, as far as I can see.” (pg. 32) Adah is very unique, she is “disabled” with hemiplegia. Although at this time she sees herself as not talking, that will change by the end of the book. She sees father as talking for all of them, which I interpret as he makes all of the decisions.
The Revelation:
Orleanna—“Until that moment I’d thought I could have it both ways: to be one of them, and also my husband’s wife. What conceit!” (pg. 89) Her point of view of being a wife and a
Orleanna Price— “One has only a life of one’s own.” (Pg, 8) This quote demonstrates Oreleanna’s point of view that she really did have a life of her own. The price daughters felt that their mother only lived to help them, and Father. But her point of view shows that they didn’t need her, she had to live her own life
Leah Price—“She caused me to feel embarrassed over our simple expressions and drawn-out vowels, when I’ve never considered myself to have an accent, though naturally I’m aware we do sound different from the Yanks on the radio and TV.” (pg. 18) Leah is very upset that Mrs. Underdown would make a fuss about the way they talk. Although she knew they sounded different, it was never a big deal for her.
Ruth May Price— “ Ham was the youngest one, like me, and he was bad. Sometimes I am bad too.” (pg. 20) This quote shows that Ruth May sees herself as the youngest daughter who causes trouble. The way she says it is very casual. She simply states the facts.
Rachel Price—“We are supposed to be calling the shots here, but it doesn’t look to me like we’re in charge of a thing, not even ourselves.” (pg. 22) As you can see Rachel is the sassier sister. Very blunt and ununderstanding. She will says what she really means. Her point of view is that they should not be there, they can’t even control themselves, let alone control and change the people of the Congo.
Adah Price— “Adah unpasses her judgements. I am the one who does not speak. Our father speaks for all of us, as far as I can see.” (pg. 32) Adah is very unique, she is “disabled” with hemiplegia. Although at this time she sees herself as not talking, that will change by the end of the book. She sees father as talking for all of them, which I interpret as he makes all of the decisions.
The Revelation:
Orleanna—“Until that moment I’d thought I could have it both ways: to be one of them, and also my husband’s wife. What conceit!” (pg. 89) Her point of view of being a wife and a