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The Wind

This element carries the voice and intent of a strong spirit that was once a slave in America.

Gbessa's Hair

This feature of a main character's represents and embodies the character's uniqueness and is seen by some as a sign of the character's supernatural abilities as well as the character's "curse."

Food

This resource is scarce for many of the poorest and most vulnerable characters in the book. This resource is also the first sign of care Safua demonstrates towards Gbessa after her first exile from Lai.

The Blue Mountains

This area of Jamaica obviously holds some supernatural elements and some of its people are able to - extraordinarily - turn themselves invisible.

Guns

These weapons are used by white men, especially the French, to overpower African tribes and to snatch people away to become slaves.

The Moon

This feature of the night sky is revered...

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