... Kingsolver uses a structure that tells the narrative from three perspectives: Codi, in first person, tells her story of isolation from all but her sister; while the distance of Homer's third person narrative exemplifies his distance from his children, and his family community; and although Hallie is never ... his mother, the character referred to as Auntie. This dislocation ultimately leads to his death when he enlists in the army during World War Two and takes Tayo with him, who is left to suffer the guilt of loss and remorse resulting from Rocky's death. Tayo's ... proving we belonged...

• Word Count: 1765
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate