Complex sentence: The mother, however, constantly wishes to somehow be rescued and return home to England, but the father slowly convinces her that living in the natural environment is beneficial for the family and that it is God's will that they are there.
Split into simpler sentences: The mother, however, constantly wishes to somehow be rescued and return home to England. The father slowly convinces her that living in the natural environment is beneficial for the family and that it is God's will that they are there.