Summary

“Genesis” is another message from the prophetic voices, offering comfort to their children (those of African descent who are “cut off from where they are supposed to be”), and promising answers (81). “I Kings” introduces us to King Akusa of the Kosongo people. She was indignant when a man from a neighboring tribe brought hideous demons (white missionaries) with him to the village. In “Beulah,” we return to the plantation. Be Auntie – who fostered orphaned children, including Puah – had been having an affair with Amos since Essie’s pregnancy. One night, he persuaded her to talk to Puah and encourage her sexual interest in Samuel. Puah visited Samuel, in “Puah,” and encouraged him to go with her the following day to see Sarah, who would plait their hair. She was disappointed when he did not show up, and she was fully disillusioned when...