How are Teenie and Tidbit helpful to Amari?

Teenie and Tidbit provide Amari with many sources of comfort. They are kind and entertain her. Tidbit helps her to learn English. He reminds her of Kwasi. Teenie's cooking provides Amari with nourishment, education, and a connection to her own mother and to Africa (fish stew and yams). Teenie also reminds her that Africa and her history can stay with her in her very being forever, offering comfort. Finally, Teenie advises Amari how to deal with Clay and how to survive on the plantation.