Chapter 10 Summary

This short chapter focuses on a flashback memory of Doc Homer. In his memory, he knows that Codi, fifteen years old, is pregnant. Recognizing this fact, he seems only to feel remorse about the loss of his wife, and no concern for his daughter's dilemma. She does not know that he knows.

Chapter 10 Analysis

This is an important vignette revealing the character of Doctor Noline and the way he has failed his children. Kingsolver uses this flashback to add flesh to this character.