Someone from the community is currently working feverishly to complete this section of the study guide. For the first time she experiences this racial dynamic that is nonexistence in her homeland thus tries to make sense of it all. Hence, questions if the white skin is probably vulnerable and that is why white people act ferocious as a means of defense. In order to adapt and survive emotionally, she wonders about the nature of man in regard to race. She is having a hard time adjusting to the new environment and faces challenges with the dynamic of race that exists there. Sissie contemplates on why most of the white populace are aggressive towards people of her kind, her being of dark skin and African. “Lord…is that why, on the whole, they have had to be extra ferocious?” Sissie Thus, despite harboring deep feelings for her lover she has to make the tough choice of following who she is. She wishes to nurture her essence as an African woman who embraces her homeland rather than escape to foreign exile as her peers. She is unapologetic in her tone, as Sissie sees the breaking off of the relationship is much harder for her despite her being the one making that decision. Sissie is sharing her thoughts in regards to her lover in that her desire for him contradicts with who she is supposed to be. That desiring you as I do, needing you as I do, I still let you go.” Sissie

“And yet, I have not wronged you, have I? Indeed if there is anyone I may have sinned against, it is me.

Thus, with these constructs as humans we cannot fully embrace love and comradeship because of the attention we put onto our differences. She views herself as a victim of the constructs of race that were built centuries ago and still persists in modern times. For Sissie residing in a foreign place, she feels out of place due to prejudice she faces because she Ghanaian. The statement makes an assessment of race and racism in connection with the irrefutable history between Africans and Europeans. And we cannot enjoy even our differences in peace.” Sissie They place too many obstacles in the way of love. “We are victims of our history and our present. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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