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 Nathan Price's motivation 
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What was Nathan Prices real motivation behind his mission to Africa?

I feel he was an ego manic. He was not in touch with reality and constantly called the Bible "Poisonwood."

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I think God was Nathan's motivation. I don't think he would have ruined the lives of all the people he cared about if he didnt' REALLY think he was doing the right thing.

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Initially, I think he was on a Mission for God as a tent revival preacher. When he went to war, he changed. His ideas got a little messed up-- the injury to his head,(shell shock), his entire unit dying, and he was left alive, and the guilt of not dying. I think he probably lost it, long before the Congo. He was dealing with a lot of issues, within himself. Life experiences can leave some lasting affects, both positive and negative.

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I think Nathan Price was convinced his way was the right way and this diehard belief clouded his ability to make good decisions. He could not acknowledge that this culture was so different from the way of life he was used to. There is a quote from Leah (pg. 606) that states "Everything you're sure is right can be wrong in another place." I think this statement can apply to Nathan's situation. He wouldn't attempt to understand the way of life in the Congo. His stubborness and inflexibility ruined all his relationships. In his mind he was doing the right thing, but in the eyes of others, he was unpleasant and intolerable.

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Well put ladies. I agree I think at first he was on mission for God, however somewhere between the war and going to the Congo his mind went a little crazy. Nathan was truly stubborn and set in his ways. I think it was a shame that he ignored and didn't respect the culture of the Congo people. Maybe his sermons and ideas would have been more accepting if he had of come across in a more caring, nurturing way. However, I'm not sure he knew how to be nurturing. His relationship with his own family was distant.

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I agree with you Laura. He did really seem to be on his misson for God at first - but them things seemed way to extreme. I think he was having trouble with reality. Like Sheila said, tramatic things can have a lasting effect on the rest of your life and the decision that you make.

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