Individuality in characterization is what drives the story of a novel and many authors use this technique to their advantage. In The Poisonwood Bible, Kingsolver uses multiple points of view to reveal theme through characterization. The theme she conveys is the individuality present in one's reaction to the surrounding people and environment. This characterization in relation to theme is shown through the voices of three of the four daughters, Rachel, Leah and Adah. Although each daughter is presented with the same obstacles, Rachel reacts in a selfish and careless style, Leah reacts in an active and emotional way ever aware of her surroundings, and Adah reacts in an analytical, scientific manner.
Rachel's vacuous, selfish, ‘cares for naught but her appearances' attitude is revealed throughout the novel as she gives a first hand account of her experiences in the Congolese jungle. Her reaction to the ant crisis, her sister's death, and her father support the theme of individuality......

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Title: Poisonwood Bible
Approximate Word Count: 2234
Approximate Pages: 9 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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