AUTHOR: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from the Ted Talk on “The Danger of The Single Story”
Obierika was Nwamgba’s husband
Nwamgba believes Obierika was her soulmate “her chi and his chi had destined their marriage”(198)
Nwamgba is strong mentally and physically
Nwamgba is discerning (shows good judgment) proven by her seeing that Obierika’s cousins are bad
Nwamgba is a potter who teaches her clan members pottery
Nwamgba fears first for her husband and then for her child
Nwamgba’s despair over Obierika’s death emphasizes her love for him
Nwamgba is bold
Nwanmgba is unimpressed with the white men
Nwamgba wants her son Anikwenwa to learn the “white man’s language” to take Obierika’s cousins to court
Nwamgba is assertive
Nwamgba worries about how her son is changing
Nwamgba has existential concerns
Nwamgba pities Mgbeke
Nwamgba believes in, or, at least, hopes for reincarnation
Nwamgba is fond of Afamefuna (Grace)
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