Chastity

Imagined AI depiction of Chastity from "The New Moon’s Arms" by Nalo Hopkinson, encapsulating the essence of this iconic archetype of Protagonist in the narrative.
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Chastity is the middle-aged protagonist of the novel. As a woman going through menopause, she discovers a young child abandoned on the beach and decides to take her in, naming her Sky. Chastity navigates the challenges of raising a child at her age, while also grappling with the return of her estranged daughter and the appearance of a sea creature that seems to be connected to her past. She is a complex character who embodies strength, resilience, and a deep connection to the Caribbean.

Quotes

[“Sometimes it feels like the sky isn’t there at all, like it can’t be there, but it is, and everything’s still underneath it, watching it, caught within it.”,”We’ve had channelers in this family. My grandauntie Miriam used to glow in the dark when she was angry.”,”Don’t fight it. You think you can, but you can’t. It’s not like anything else. Sometimes the earth needs to suck you in. What you are and what you want don’t matter.”]

Appearance

Middle-aged woman, with signs of menopause. Physical characteristics not explicitly mentioned.

Gender

Female

Abilities.

No specific unique abilities or powers mentioned.

Archetype

Protagonist

Species

Human

Age

Book

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