Young Leah views her father as a god himself. Worshipping him, trusting him, and sacrificing for him, yet receiving nothing in return. She wants nothing more than his approval as a distinguished and religious daughter, disparate from her sisters. Her home back in Georgia is where Leah develops her close, yet one sided, relationship with her father. Since he seldom allowed his children to attend school or spend their free time doing anything other than having their noses stuck in their Bibles, the perfect opportunity arose for Leah to pry closer to her father’s fondness. Africa especially allowed Leah to spend more time with her father, given the minimal amount of privacy or pass times. While her sisters tended to help their mother around the house, the outdoorsy Leah states, “I preferred to help my father work on his garden.” (Kingsolver, 35) Even with the neglection of her father, she still chooses to remain close. She strives to achieve his acknowledgement as a Godly daughter, even when he strikes against her. “If only I could ever bring forth all that I knew quickly enough to suit Father,” (Kingsolver 37) Leah
Young Leah views her father as a god himself. Worshipping him, trusting him, and sacrificing for him, yet receiving nothing in return. She wants nothing more than his approval as a distinguished and religious daughter, disparate from her sisters. Her home back in Georgia is where Leah develops her close, yet one sided, relationship with her father. Since he seldom allowed his children to attend school or spend their free time doing anything other than having their noses stuck in their Bibles, the perfect opportunity arose for Leah to pry closer to her father’s fondness. Africa especially allowed Leah to spend more time with her father, given the minimal amount of privacy or pass times. While her sisters tended to help their mother around the house, the outdoorsy Leah states, “I preferred to help my father work on his garden.” (Kingsolver, 35) Even with the neglection of her father, she still chooses to remain close. She strives to achieve his acknowledgement as a Godly daughter, even when he strikes against her. “If only I could ever bring forth all that I knew quickly enough to suit Father,” (Kingsolver 37) Leah