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Cultural traditions preserved and lost from "summary" of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Throughout 'Homegoing', we witness the intricate web of cultural traditions being both preserved and lost over generations. The novel delves into the repercussions of slavery on African communities and the diaspora, exploring how these traditions are passed down or erased through time. The preservation of cultural traditions is portrayed through characters like Maame and Quey. Maame, a young girl in Ghana, is taken into slavery, carrying with her the stories and songs of her ancestors. Despite the brutality she faces, Maame continues to hold onto these traditions, passing them down to her daughter, Esi, and granddaughter, Ness. Similarly, Quey, the son of Maame and the British slave trader, grows up straddling two worlds. He learns the ways of his Fante people while also understanding the customs of the British. This duality allows Quey to bridge the gap between his heritage and the new world he inhabits. On the other hand, the loss of cultural traditi...
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