Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Fiela’s Child, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Race and Identity
Parenting
Justice
Humanity vs. Nature
Summary
Analysis
Benjamin knows that his parents treat him like a lamb that has to be fed by hand. He lives on a property in Wolwekraal in the Long Kloof with Dawid, Tollie, Kittie, and Emma.
This very short chapter helps introduce the main character (Benjamin). It also establishes the setting and Benjamin’s relationship with the various members of his family.
Themes
