Describe how Lebert Joseph in Praisesong for the Widow is important to Avey Johnson. 4) Read about the Big Drum Ritual (without using Wikipedia!) and write an essay about the references Praisesong for the Widow makes about it, and how it applies to Avey Johnson, Lebert Joseph, and the people of Grenada and Carriacou. Remember: your responses should be focused, using quotes from the texts where appropriate to support your statements. Also remember to use MLA format in quoting and attributing your sources and also on your Works Cited page. For this essay, you may use any of the sources (texts, handouts) we have used, and you may use up to two outside sources if you so choose.