Dreams deferred and realized from "summary" of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The characters in "Homegoing" each carry within them dreams that have been either deferred or realized. These dreams are like heavy burdens that shape their experiences and decisions, pushing them towards certain paths while hindering them from others. The weight of these dreams is palpable, leaving scars that linger for generations.
As we follow the descendants of Effia and Esi, we witness how dreams can be deferred in the face of oppression and injustice. Esi's dream of freedom is violently shattered when she is captured and sold into slavery, her hopes for a better future crushed by the cruelty of others. Her daughter, Ness, carries this legacy of deferred dreams, her spirit broken by the horrors of the plantation.
Similarly, Effia's descendants also grapple with unrealized dreams, though in a different context. As they navigate the complexities of colonialism and modernity, they find themselves torn between tradition and progress, struggling to recon...
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