Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Girls at War, and Other Stories

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

The Marketappears in The Madman, The Sacrificial Egg - It is the thriving center of Umura and a sacred place overseen by the goddess Nkwo.

Iyiappears in The Voter - It is covered with a red cloth when not being implemented and contains such power as to terrify even the young and strong Roof.

Nnaemeka's Wedding Photoappears in Marriage Is a Private Affair - Nnaemeka hopes that this will melt his father's chilly disposition.

The Eggappears in The Sacrificial Egg - This is left in the street at night as an offering...
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