The Poisonwood Bible Lesson Plan

Leah skirts tradition and joins the men in hunting. Do you think this was the right thing to do? When should you respect tradition and when should you break tradition?

Students should use textual examples to back up their opinions on whether or not Leah should have participated as a hunter. Anatole argued for Leah's participation while the elders argued against it. Students can reference the events that happened after the hunt such as the arguments over dividing the meat as reasons she should or should not have participated as well. Students should also acknowledge the cultural and traditional differences in views between Nathan Price, Leah Price, Anatole, and the...