Everything you need to understand or teach The Gospel According to the New World by Maryse Condé.
In Maryse Condé's novel The Gospel According to the New World, shortly after Pascal's birth, rumors start to circulate that Pascal is the second son of God the Father. Because of his mysterious origins, Pascal's community becomes convinced that Pascal is another messiah and will create positive change in the world. Throughout Pascal's coming of age and young adulthood, he wrestles with the expectations placed upon him and his own desires for freedom and autonomy. Told from the third person point of view, the novel explores themes including identity, change, and equality.