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Injustice and exploitation confronted from "summary" of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The characters in 'Homegoing' grapple with the pervasive injustices and exploitations inflicted upon them by systems beyond their control. From the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade to the insidious legacy of colonialism, each generation faces its own unique challenges in a world that seems intent on keeping them down. Despite the passage of time, the specter of exploitation looms large over their lives, shaping their destinies in profound and lasting ways. Through the stories of characters like Effia and Esi, Gyasi vividly portrays the ways in which injustice and exploitation can reverberate through the generations, leaving a deep and lasting impact on those caught in its grasp. Whether through the brutalities of slavery or the injustices of segregation, the characters in 'Homegoing' are forced to confront the harsh realities of a world that seems stacked against them at every turn. As the characters ...
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