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Summary

EXTENDED SUMMARY 
  
THE WATER DANCER 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY TA-NEHISI COATES 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
  
CONTENT 
The Memory of Family and the Power of Conduction 
Growing Up at Lockless Plantation 
The Journey to Philadelphia 
Sophia and Love Under Oppression 
Learning the Underground’s Mission 
Testing Faith and Conduction’s Potential 
The Struggle for Freedom and Identity 
Confronting the Past to Free the Future 
A New Path Forward 
Analysis and Themes 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
“The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates follows Hiram Walker, a young man born into slavery with a mysterious power called Conduction, which allows him to transport people. Set during the time of the Underground Railroad, the novel explores Hiram's journey to freedom as he grapples with his identity, his painful memories, and the legacy of slavery. Through Hiram’s relationships—particularly with his family and the influential Harriet Tubman—the book delves into themes of memory, trauma, love, and the collective fight for freedom, examining both the physical and emotional challenges of escaping oppression.

Duration: 28 minutes (00:28:09)
Publishing date: 2024-11-12; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

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