![]() ![]() James Collins referred to his wife’s’ (Effia) religious practices as black magic. In every African setting, there is a strong root in the ancestral beliefs and cultural practices. For example, Kojo turned to Ma Aku, who saved him from slavery. When parents fail to protect their children, as reflected in this motif, kids were forced to seek guidance, protection, and love from strangers (Winata 46). The reunion of Yaw and Akua, Sonny, and Willie shows the importance of parent and children relationship ties. In the novel, the Quey family is given more opportunities due to his relationship with the colonist on the Gold Coast, while Ness and Kojo from the same woman lineage are treated as slaves and criminals. The relationship between characters shows effects on culture, one’s opportunities, and expectations. The route taken by the two daughters and personalities in their life journeys can be traced back to their upbringing and family ties. The structure of the Homegoing describes the picture of the family and the power of love from the different descendants of Maame. ![]()
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