The very first parts of roots is very powerful in a sense that it lays the foundation of family.  It shows you how important family was to slaves; it was like their identity.  Also, Being that a lot of slaves identity and being was stripped from them once they became a slave.  On the flipside of things it showed how many slaves were taken from their family and children never to be seen again.  It was sad hearing mothers say to their children be strong and it will be alright. 

The turning point for me in this part is when “Kunta Kente” gets kidnapped and they give him a new name and asks him his name and he says “kunta Kente” signifying that he does not want to give up his identity, is a very powerful part.  In my opinion this is a very valuable lesson that no matter what happens, you should be secure in yourself and who you are. Think of it this way some slaves were kidnapped unbeknown to their family.  A bit of irony in this section, because we as viewers were able to get intimate with the captain on board and see his views.  We learn that the captain is a Christian but he owns slaves.  On one part the mate brings that captain a female slave to basically rape, and he told him that he was a Christian man and does not and will not take part in such things.  Overall I believe that the foundation was laid out very well in the first part.  Also, being that it allowed you to see the life of a slave.

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