The Poisonwood Bible Lesson Plan

Do you think Nathan Price will be successful in preaching to the people of Kilanga? Why or why not?

If students predict Nathan Price will be a static character, it does not seem like he will be successful. His personality seems very rigid, and he operates like he has blinders on. In his view, his way of thinking is correct and other must adapt to his view of the world, not the other way around. Adapting to the Congo will be a stretch for him. Students may predict a character change as the novel goes on that allows him to be successful.

The Prices brought a lot of comfort items with them into the Congo. What seemed like a good idea? What seems unnecessary? What do the...