3 Notable Themes in So The Path Does Not Die by Pede Hollist

Introduction 

Folks, I have 3 Notable Themes in Pede Hollist's "So the Path Does Not Die" which I'm certain will be helpful to readers of this blog.

3 Notable Themes In So The Path Does Not Die by Pede Hollist  

1. The Complexity of Cultural Tradition vs. Human Rights: 

The novel explores the sensitive topic of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), highlighting the tension between cultural practices and human rights. Fina's story and the Gambia's struggle to ban FGM illustrate this conflict. This theme reveals the conflict between African culture and science regarding the subject of FGM. 

2. Resilience and Agency of Women:

 Fina's character embodies resilience and determination, navigating her circumstances and making choices. "Fina knows what she wants and how to get it." This theme is evident in Fina's decisions, like turning down the wealthy chief.

3. The Interconnectedness of Experiences: 

The novel weaves multiple storylines and characters, showcasing how their experiences intersect and impact each other. No story exists in isolation." This theme highlights the complexity of human relationships and the ripple effects of cultural practices like FGM.

About the Novel and the Author

So the Path Does Not Die by Pede Hollist is a fictive prose that can be considered a bildungsroman about the protagonist Finaba and her journey from Africa to foreign country focusing on the controversial practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a cultural rite, contrasting traditional expectations with modern realities, and examining struggles with home, family, love, and cultural alienation in post-colonial Africa. 

According to Munyori Literary Journal, "Pede Hollist (Arthur Onipede Hollist) is one of five shortlisted writers for the  2013 Caine Prize. A native of  Sierra Leone,  he is an associate professor of English at The University of  Tampa, Florida. His interests cover the literature of the African  imagination—literary expressions in the African continent as well as in the  African diaspora. So the Path Does not Die (Langaa Press, 2012, Cameroon) is his first novel."

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