Page # + Quote Initial Reaction Response
Leah
Ch. 1 pg. 4
“And outside of everything an all-weather coat (the encyclopedia had advised us to count on rain)” They used an encyclopedia to suggest what to wear? Through this quote, the oblivion of the Prices is obviously shown. They are getting ready for this excursion with such an extent of incompetence, to the point that they are bringing waterproof jackets due to an encyclopedia.
Rachel
Ch. 2 pg. 8
“I wept for the sins of all those who had brought my family to this dread dark shore” Clearly, Rachel despised being in Africa. This quote delineates that Rachel clearly is not an enthusiast of Africa, since she considers it a filthy, uncivilized location on the Earth.
Adah
Ch. 3 pg. 9
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Ruth May exhibits a peculiar character. She always pursues for acceptance and approval; however, she feels prevalent. This quote reflects and highlights this trait. She believes that she knows more than the others. The way that she tries to be interested about the occasions occurring in the Congo is likewise critical. Since she does not stress over everyday life as much as her sisters and mom, she ends up more involved over the more extensive occasions of the Congo.
Rachel
Ch. 14 pg. 33
Just picturing her in her satin gown and a Congolese diamond digger in the same universe gave me the weebie jeebies. So I didn’t think about it anymore. Rachel, as the oldest, portrays maturity and wise more than the other sisters but then diminishes it by discarding the topic at hand. Rachel, the eldest sister, has further considerations and more insightful worries than the other siblings. She exhibits it with sentiments of sympathy regarding the Congolese. She discards this development with a basic refusal to think about this issue any longer.
Orleanna
Ch. 23 pg. 49
I feared him more than it’s possible to fear a mere man. Feared Him, loved Him, served Him, clamped my hands over my ears to stop His words that rang in my head even when He was far away, or