Chapters 1-3: The author uses the call to arms and cry of death, on page 11, as her narrative hook. When Reva requests Zerah’s help with the laboring women, an internal conflict takes place inside of Shira—deciding whether to help or not. The indirect characterization of Shira’s strength amazed me. How strong Shira must have been to hold up herself and a woman in labor! Chapters 4-6: The point of view switches to Dvorah’s point of view before switching back to Shira. However, while viewing things with Dvorah’s eyes, I realized that she views the antagonist as the Levites who killed her husband. Back in Shira’s point of view, Shira uses the symbol of “shadows” to describe problems and doubts in her mind when telling Reva how music affects her. …show more content…
Shira finally tells Kiya what has happened with Ayal and his family. Kiya advises Shira to talk with Ayal about it. Dvorah tries to tempt Ayal, in his own tent, but fails. She even tells Ayal Shira’s secret; however, Ayal still only has eyes for Shira. Chapters 34-36: Ayal and Shira both tell each other the truth about Shira’s barrenness and Leisha. Leisha turns out to be a flat character. Shira forgives Ayal in chapter 35, which turns out to be the climax. Shira finally tells Ayal the truth about why she was sent to be Tekurah’s handmaid. Chapters 37-39: It is finally revealed. Being raped held Shira captive for 4 years. Perhaps now she can stop feeling worthless. The consecration of the Levites and priests begin. Ari asks Shira if she is their ima now. After Shira asks if that is what he wants, Ari calls her his ima. Ayal tries to convince Shira to return to midwifery. Chapters 40-42: Dvorah is caught stealing by Reva and Reva dismisses her from apprenticing as a midwife, making Dvorah more determined than ever to escape Hassam with Matti. Ayal and Shira are now married! Recounting the day that they left Egypt, Ayal’s and Shira’s families eat together. Then, later in the evening, Shira stands up to Ayal’s