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DIRECTIONS: Tomi Adeyemi’s novel, Children of Blood and Bone, is a social commentary on African History and Black
America. The text can be interpreted as an allegory, meaning there is a deeper underlying or symbolic meaning below
the surface level plot. Each character, conflict, event and symbol represents a deeper truth or reality from history or
current events. With this in mind, recreate the Maji Clans to illustrate which real person or group of people each Maji
Clan represents. There are no correct answers so use your imagination and historical prior knowledge to be creative!
Below the list, explain why you believe each Maji Clan actually represents the real-life person or group you chose.
Maji Clans and Powers The Person or Group Each Clan Really Represents
Reapers Control and free the spirits of the dead
Connectors See and control people’s minds and dreams
Tiders Control water and ice
Burners Create and control fire
Winders Control air and wind
Grounders Control the earth
Welders Control metals
Lighters Control light and darkness
Healers Heal disease and injuries
Cancers Infect people with disease
Seers See into the past, present and future
Tamers Control and transform animals
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