The author employs a narrative structure that alternates between past and present, allowing readers to observe the consequences of blind faith and the loss of innocence. By using multiple perspectives, the author reveals the complex nature of innocence and its loss. The story follows the colonists of the House of David, who are initially portrayed as innocent, hopeful individuals seeking eternal life. However, as the narrative progresses, the innocence of the characters is compromised by the cult's practices, including sexual exploitation and the cover-up of deaths. The use of various perspectives, such as those of the colonists, the gravedigger, and the state officials, highlights the different ways innocence is perceived and lost. The author also explores the consequences of blind faith, as the colonists' misplaced trust in Benjamin Purnell leads to their exploitation and the eventual downfall of the colony.