Cion Theme

A major theme I see developing has to do with the relationship between the past and the 21st century. Even though I am not to far into the book, there have been major ties between the two worlds. For example, the book is alternating chapters, one about present day Athens and the other about the Underground Railroad. Although, I am not sure what exactly the theme is, I would venture to say Mda is trying to show that these different time periods are more alike then we as readers assume.