... in church had been marked by almost total absence"" (Kingsolver 45). This quote exemplifies how the people of Kilanga did not accept the religion that Nathan has brought to their home to teach. Even after many weeks, Nathan still tries to get people to convert to Christianity in order to save more "souls " than were lost that day when he was ... for his sick family, he is off reciting verses of the Bible in the woods. When speaking about the sickness, Adah says, "The Reverend seemed unconcerned about this. He forged ahead with his mission work, leaving his three older girls in charge of...

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