Emily Page
In Praisesong for the Widow, Avey's Great Aunt Cuney represents the African heritage that Avey and Jay turn away from in order to attain white middle-class prosperity. Her Aunt Cuney is the one who, on trips to Tatem in her childhood, told Avey the story of the Ibos who walked on water back to Africa rather than become enslaved. Aunt Cuney shows up in Avey's dreams, beckoning her back to a cognizance of the richness of Avey's family history and heritage. Cuney becomes a catalyst to Avey's great change, as the dream prompts Avey to leave the Bianca Pride and eventually leads her to Carriacou to take part in the excursion. Also representative of Avey's past heritage is Jay's love for the blues and gospel, which marked the early days of their marriage with fullness, joy, and passionate love--things they sacrificed for prosperity.
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