Anjola Asubiojo

Ms.Watson

ENG 4U1

December 22,2023

Connecting aths

"The Color Purple" follows the story of Celie, who endures abuse and oppression but

eventually finds her voice and independence. Similarly, "The Poisonwood Bible"

portrays the struggles of the Price family as they adapt to the challenges of living in the

Congo. Each family member copes with the traumas they encounter, and their individual

narratives reflect the complexities of recovery and personal development.

In the opening paragraph, it tells us, “I want you to be its conscience, the eyes in the

trees,” which is telling the reader to read the novel as if you are there (Kingsolver 5).

This suggests about the novel that the Price family is going to do missionary work in

Africa, and there are going to be events that occur to show what happens when they go

to Africa. When Orleanna continues her narration, the “you” that she is speaking to

appears to be the God that she believes in. Orleanna states, “Your bright eyes bear

down on me without cease,” which shows that she is talking to someone from above

(Kingsolver 7).