intro to the black experience

I’m trying to learn for my History class and I’m stuck. Can you help?

• In 500 words please response to TWO or more of the following questions:
  1. What does the novel say about women’s relationships with one another?
  2. The novel critiques slavery as universally wrong — how does it explore the ways it causes harm
     within Fante and Asante cultures?
  3. What is the role of religion and spirituality in the novel?
  4. How do the actions of “Big Men” among the Fante/Asante impact characters’ lives?
  5. Did you like this book? Do you think it is a valuable way to learn about the black experience?