Mrs. Breedlove views herself as a devout and moral woman, yet she is weighed down by her husband Cholly, whom she believes is deserving of punishment. She focuses on the idea of divine retribution, seeking out judgment rather than mercy. Her relationship with God is transactional, as she implores Him to deliver justice to Cholly, whom she sees as irredeemable.

Her fervent prayers reveal her deep resentment towards him; she wishes for divine intervention to humble his pride. In a moment of chaos, when Cholly's drunken state leads to an accident, she enthusiastically calls upon Jesus to inflict punishment, demonstrating her fixation on retribution over compassion. If Cholly were to change his ways, she would still harbor animosity towards Jesus for not allowing her the satisfaction of chastising him.