A big political event happened in book two is that the Congo gained its own independence from Belgium. Patrice Lumumba is the new elected leader in the country
There is a parallel between the way Nathan rules his household, the way king of Belgium rules the Congo and Mobutu's dictatorial control of the country. For example Nathan’s sense of authority over his family members, where they are not allowed to speak when he is speaking, everyone follows his order. In book two Nathan made a significant decision regarding the begging of his wife and the desire of wanting to go home of his girls. His decision is that they will continue to stay in the Congo by themselves where the missionary organization is departing. The dictatorial control is just
There is a parallel between the way Nathan rules his household, the way king of Belgium rules the Congo and Mobutu's dictatorial control of the country. For example Nathan’s sense of authority over his family members, where they are not allowed to speak when he is speaking, everyone follows his order. In book two Nathan made a significant decision regarding the begging of his wife and the desire of wanting to go home of his girls. His decision is that they will continue to stay in the Congo by themselves where the missionary organization is departing. The dictatorial control is just