Homegoing, Chapters 3, Grades 11-12

As you delve into the third chapter of 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi, notice the shift in narrative focus and how new characters and settings are introduced. This chapter continues to build on the themes of heritage, identity, and the enduring impact of slavery. Pay close attention to how the characters' personal histories are intertwined with larger historical events, and reflect on the ways in which their personal choices are influenced by their cultural and familial legacies.

Describe the main character introduced in the third chapter and their relationship to the characters from previous chapters. How does this connection impact the story?

How does the author use imagery and sensory details in the third chapter to bring the setting to life? Provide specific examples from the text.

Identify a significant event that occurs in the third chapter. How does this event affect the main character, and what might it suggest about the broader themes of the book?

Analyze the development of a secondary character in the third chapter. How does this character's background or actions contribute to the main character's journey or to the unfolding of the plot?

Reflect on the narrative techniques used in the third chapter. How does the author's choice of perspective or structure influence your understanding of the characters and their circumstances?