... between not only John Book and Rachel Lapp, but also between the mainstream society and the Amish. The core theme of this film is the collision and conflict of the two cultures, there are numerous visible differences between them which include; dress, language, religion and lifestyle. The two main characters in this film symbolize different cultures. Rachel Lapp embodies the ... Amish, whilst John Book signifies the mainstream society. Rachel's Amish lifestyle is highly based on religion. She lives a life of simplicity and humility, cut off from the outside world. She strongly ... beli...

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