Tag: Americanah
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Introduction to The Dilemma of a Ghost and Anowa
Did you know I’m extremely proud that you’ve choose to take such an internationally aware syllabus course? I mean we have two Indians writing up prose, a Nigerian getting a post, two Brits in drama and an assortment of really old dudes in poetry, but best of all, we have one of Ghana’s own in…
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General Outline 31-45
Chapter 31 Self-Sabotage Disorder Seamless Racially Screwed The Birth of Raceteenth
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General Outline 16-30
Chapter 16 Procrastination Oblivion The Troubled Child The 411 on 419 Nigeria GMO Gullible Being African and being African American Fake White Scratches on the White Table
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Holy Ghost Fire!: The Role of Religion in the common African’s life
If you’re not Christian in Ghana, your Muslim. If you’re not Muslim, you’re a Traditionalist. If you’re not Traditionalist…well, there’s not much of an alternative? Religion in Ghana, as in Nigeria, is central to living, only slightly less important than air (that God gives to you.) Does it mean we follow all the rules stated…
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Americanah: General Outline of 1-15
This is the Outline I will be referring to when I start talking about themes and major turning points in the story. In my next post, I will give a character analysis of the leading cast, Ifemulu and Obinze.
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The Immigrant’s Struggle in the West
Although I sympathized with all of Ifemulu and Obinze’s struggles as immigrants, it was the story of the hairdresser’s inability to visit her home country for her father’s funeral because she was illegal that made me tear up. I know of people (who doesn’t?) who are in her position. For those of you living in…
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Introduction to Americanah
I know that this book is for A Level, and “it’s thick, by Jove! It’s over 400 pages!”, but I always say get rid of your frogs first. Over the next couple of months, we’re going to be talking about the major themes, symbols, characters, and all that other stuff that makes Americanah by Chimamanda…
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