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Quote #4
"Yes, Daughter, the time is come," Toby answered. "Go, as you know how to go!" (17)
Luckily, good old Toby hasn't forgotten a thing. Throughout the story, Toby is portrayed as a strong leader, capable of reminding people of the beauty that's always been inside them
Quote #5
She flew clumsily at first, with the child now held tightly in her arms. Then she felt the magic, the African mystery. (19)
Sarah is only able to fly after reconnecting with her past. Again, this emphasizes how slaves were denied access to their cultural history and implies that this was done to prevent them from realizing their true power.
Quote #6
Toby come over and spoke words to the fallen one. The words of ancient Africa once heard are never remembered completely. (21)
It's interesting that only Toby can remember the magic words of "ancient Africa." What makes him different than the others? Could it be that he's the only one who never forgot in the first place? Regardless, Toby is a portrayed as a good leader because he keeps tradition alive.