Despite occurring in differing centuries, America and Congo share a past where oppressive powers conquered a discovered land and indulged in exploiting all things rich. Inspired by this segment of history, Barbara Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible and Robert Frost’s The Gift Outright reflect on the overall fight for freedom that derives from understanding the power of the land in all aspects of humanity that should be appreciated for its true nature, not conquered for unjustified dreams of power. This concept itself, is a complex revelation not many ponder on until they fall victim to such tyranny. For example, in The Poisonwood Bible, Orleanna Price and her daughters lived under an authority of a complete bigot in a relationship that draws
