Kitty’s dream was a foreboding of what would come of Clare’s life, symbolizing her identity struggles and the difficult choices she may have to make. Dreams are away for the spirits to communicate with the living, […]
Ruination is the process of the land reclaiming itself, after it’s original has been altered or changed by the hands of man it returns back to nature. It has 3 stages essentially; the initial cultivation of land, […]
The letter Clare receives while in France with Bobby, talks about the mourning of death. 167 woman were burned up in a fire for no obvious reason. Traditionally women have been marginalized in many groups spanning […]
After traveling through Europe and finding her way back to Jamaica she realized that she is where she needs to be. Reconnecting with not only the people but the land itself made her feel whole and complete.
Harriet has taken the time to educate herself not only on traditional medicinal practices and medical schooling but also in the ways of her people. The teachings and practices of older women who worked the land […]
This brings us back to the idea of ruination, the land reclaiming what was once was. As the conflict ensues at the end of the novel and Clare is supposedly shot, as her life is fading she starts to remember […]
The term “obeah” goes by many names such as Voo-doo, Santeria, Voudun, and many more. Those that practice these beliefs used herbal magic and communed with spirits in order to help and heal others. Clare […]
Dreams play a large role in the folklore and spiritual belief s of those from Caribbean descent, they have the capability to not only of giving insight into one’s life, they also offer a connection of between […]