Essay Questions

What is the main theme in ‘Moon Witch, Spider King’ by Marlon James?

The main theme in the book is supremacy battles. For instance, the Spider King wants to use his authority to silence anyone opposing him. The king views Sogolon as the greatest threat in his kingdom. On the other hand, Sogolon is the Moon Witch with special magical powers that make her supreme. When the king threatens Sogolon, she responds by reminding him that she is not scared of him.

What is the role of Aesi in King Spider’s reign?

Aesi is a close friend and confidant of the Spider King, and he is Sogolon's enemy number one. The Spider King uses Aesi to threaten Sogolon because he thinks that she after taking his reign. Therefore, the role of Aesi is to use his demonic spirit to stop people who threaten the king. Similarly, Aesi is tasked with dispatching invisible killers and manipulating people for the king's selfish gains.

Did Sogolon's name-calling and tragedies make her stronger and tougher?

Sogolon was orphaned at a young age, and she had to fight her way to achieve her goals. Unfortunately, the people around Sogolon discouraged her by calling her bad names, and she became demoralized. For instance, Sogolon was nicknamed a monster when people realized that she had magical powers. However, the tragedies and name-calling directed at Sogolon made her stronger and tougher. Paradoxically, all the people who looked down upon Sogolon came to realize that she was a powerful woman who deserved respect.