All 3 Uses of
provocation
in
The Poisonwood Bible
- Rachel, who sighted imaginary snakes at the least provocation, said, "Jeez oh man," rolled her eyes, and announced her plan to pass the next twelve months in bed.†
Chpt 1 *provocation = something that causes a reaction--especially anger or violence OR the act of causing an angry or violent reaction
- But Nelson as a pupil is apt to turn teacher himself at the least provocation.†
Chpt 3
- And in our village, believe you me, people die for the slightest provocation so there are not that many old people still hanging around.†
Chpt 4
Definition:
actions that cause a reaction--especially anger or violence
or:
the act of causing an angry or violent reaction
or:
the act of causing an angry or violent reaction