Poisonwood Bible Analysis

The Poisonwood Bible can be read as a political allegory more than a biblical one. Nathan Price’s character embodies the western arrogance of the era, similar to the western colonialism and postcolonialism occurring in African in the 1950-1960’s. Without any consideration for the new culture he will immerse into, came in with a sense of superiority that will be his downfall. It was his mission, to replace the old traditions and replace them with his own ideas. While on the side the U.S. is doing the same thing with Africa. They have replace killed off the old president and replace him with they believe Africa needs. As for Kingsolver’s statement that everyone is complicit, nobody has a say to where they are born or who they are born to. We
sometimes have no choice of what events happens in our lives. The best possible thing we can do is manage the situation that it is thrown at them. The villagers were born into that culture and were taught how to live in that culture. As citizens have no control in how their government governs the country, all we have to is go through the motions.