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Chapter 16
Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Akata Witch, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Identity and Belonging
The Individual vs. the Collective
Friendship and Teamwork
Education, Power, and Corruption
Summary
Analysis
Over the next two weeks, Sunny does well in Lamb school and studies hard for her Leopard studies. Chichi refuses to speak of Sugar Cream and nurses her bruised back, though she and Sasha continue to pore over Udide’s Book of Shadows. Orlu and Sunny also catch Chichi and Sasha kissing on several occasions. Orlu brings Sunny chocolates and opens doors for her, but he’s careful around her. One day, Sunny tells Chichi about the wasp. Chichi explains it’s a wasp artist, and that Sunny must praise it so it lives a long time. Sasha deems wasp artists “psychotic,” as if you don’t praise them they sting and then commit suicide. He and Orlu argue, and Sunny laughs when Chichi tells them to quit. Things are back to normal.
In the weeks after the festival, Sunny and her friends essentially get to work on strengthening their bonds with each other. Things move to another level between Sasha and Chichi and between Orlu and Sunny, which may create even more loyal feelings among the four. Chichi’s explanation of how to properly care for a wasp artist shows that the wasp isn’t just an uncomplicated delight. It needs attention and nurture, just like a person does. The wasp artist is, however, akin to another friend for Sunny.
Themes
