The Theme of Traditions in "Breath, Eyes, Memory" by Edwidge Danticat (Essay Sample)

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The Theme of Traditions in "Breath, Eyes, Memory" by Edwidge Danticat
"Breath, Eyes, Memory" has attained critical and outstanding success for its expressive style, merging and interlinking of culture, traditions, and knowledge to produce an absorbing plot while depicting the power of traditions. Notably, culture and freedom are intertwined. Traditions undeniably represent a vital piece of individuals' culture. They play an important role in the establishment of the structure and foundation of both families and societies. Traditions remind people that they are part of a history that defines their past, shaping who they are presently and who they would likely become. Thus, when people ignore their roots or traditions, they are in threat of damaging the foundation of their identity. Nonetheless, the reality, in most cases, is that culture hinders an individual's freedom. They also impede people's will to establish the meaning of their world and contribute to their sense of belonging or comfort if certain practices are harmful to their well-being, as depicted throughout the novel; "Breath, Eyes, Memory."