Breath, Eyes, Memory

by

Edwidge Danticat

Davina Character Analysis

A member of Sophie’s sexual phobia support group. Davina, a middle-aged Chicana woman who was raped by her grandfather for 10 years, hosts the support group in a specially-designated room of her house, to which Buki and Sophie have their own keys. Davina is spiritual and generous, and helps Buki and Sophie to try and view themselves as beautiful, strong survivors.
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Davina Character Timeline in Breath, Eyes, Memory

The timeline below shows where the character Davina appears in Breath, Eyes, Memory. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 31
Virginity and Violence Theme Icon
...are Buki, an Ethiopian college student who is a survivor of female genital mutilation, and Davina, who was raped by her grandfather for 10 years. The group meets at Davina’s house,... (full context)
Chapter 34
Mothers, Daughters, and Generational Trauma  Theme Icon
After the session with Rena, Sophie goes by Davina’s house and uses her key to the group’s special room to sit in the dark,... (full context)