Happy Land

How does Mother Rita’s struggle with her land reflect real-world issues related to Black landownership, inheritance, and/or generational wealth? Research and discuss the law of heirs’ property in your response.

Discuss the interconnectedness of Nikki’s discovery of her familial history and her own journey of self-discovery. What does she learn about herself as a result of her newfound understanding of her ancestry?

Identify one individual that is an antagonist in the text. How is this person characterized? How does he or she work against either Luella or Nikki? What is their wider significance in the text?