The narrative technique of dividing the novel into two characters’ point of view shows how the knowledge, or lack thereof, of the bigamy situation truly affects both families presented. Readers gain knowledge of the background story of each family and the different emotions that run through Dana and Chaurisse as they live their normal lives and as their situations intensify. The “family story” of each sister is an important piece of knowledge that is gained from each point of view. While in chapter two, Dana describes how her parents met and their growing fondness for each other that lead to their illegitimate marriage, Chaurisse’s family past, presented in chapter 12, brings light to the loyalty between Laverne and James. The chapter helps
