The Poisonwood Bible Lesson Plan

How do the reactions of Nathan and Orleanna to Ruth May's death contrast?

Orleanna springs into action to protect the rest of her daughters. She cannot sit still and begins cleaning out the house and begins walking to get back to America. Nathan cannot be pulled away from the village and his mission for any reason. Orleanna finally takes control of the situation she and her daughters are in and begins fighting for them. Nathan is solely occupied with his mission, still completely unaware of the impact his actions have on his family.

As they leave Kilanga, Leah and Rachel both make decisions that will impact their futures regarding men. What do they choose and how...