Out to Canaan Characters & Character Analysis

Out to Canaan Characters

Father Timothy Kavanagh

Father Timothy Kavanagh is an Episcopal priest who has recently gotten married. Father Tim also has custody of a teenage boy whose mother is an alcoholic. Father Tim's life is very busy because of his commitment to helping everyone in his congregation, as well as a few who are not. Father Tim is a kind, religious man who spends every day trying to do what is right in the eyes of God. This includes organizing fund raisers, advising townspeople on major decisions, and caring for his wife and child. It also means caring for himself, especially in light of his diabetic condition that causes him to watch closely the food he eats every day. This is a difficult situation for Father Tim because he is good friends with the local baker and often goes to her shop to share in the pastries she bakes.