Voodoo in Haitian Literature
Edwidge discusses the portrayal of Voodoo in Haitian literature, emphasizing the importance of treating it as a worldview rather than a mere exotic element. She explores the diversity of religious practices within Haitian families and how it influences their dynamics. Tyler suggests that her novel about twins could be interpreted as a voodoo novel, to which Edwidge responds by highlighting the multiple layers and themes in her work beyond Voodoo.In this clip
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