Genre
Religious Novel
Setting and Context
The novel is set in Red River Parish, Louisiana, in the year 2006.
Narrator and Point of View
First-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Heart-warming, soul-crushing, buoyant, and heartening
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonists are Denver Moore and Ron Hall.
Major Conflict
The main conflict is when Denver works as a slave for forty years.
Climax
The climax is when Denver meets Ron in Texas, and they bend well because of their religious beliefs.
Foreshadowing
Ron’s dedication to religion foreshadows the blessings he gets. For instance, Ron attains wealth and a happy family afterwards.
Understatement
The value of prayer is understated, but the reader realizes that prayer is very powerful because it enhances harmony and prosperity.
Allusions
The book alludes to the significance of Christianity.
Imagery
The description of Miss Poe depicts the imagery of sight.
Paradox
The main paradox is when Miss Poe describes Ronnie as stupid.
Parallelism
Denver's story parallels the reality of slavery.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
Religion is personalized as a human who rewards good people like Ronnie.
