"The Congo"

“The Congo” is a racist poem in the novel that represents how racism can be couched in the arts. This is a rhythmic poem that dehumanizes people in the Congo. The text of the poem is not shared in this novel, but it is this poem that Barbara writes hers in response to. The arts often reflect the attitudes of society, and the fact that Barbara writes in response to this poem demonstrates how a more just society can also be brought about through the arts.

A Woman's Testament

This is the name of Kate’s book, and it represents two ideas. First, it represents how the Bible was written by men, not women, and this reflects the truth that almost all surviving writings from years past are written by men, and women’s voices were not preserved. It represents these Biblical ties because it...