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Essay Topic 1

Early on in the novel, Tambu not only fails to help an acquaintance of hers as a situation in the street quickly escalates towards violence; she actually considers participating in carrying out violence against this woman, Gertrude (21). Write an essay analyzing the possible reasons and motivations behind Tambu's callousness, citing specific references to the text in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing why you think Dangarembga chooses to narrate the novel in the second-person, and what effect this choice has on the reader's understanding of Tambu's character.

Essay Topic 3

How does Dangarembga use language, pronunciation, and the differences between Shona and English to expose racial and social fault lines in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing references to the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 4

Consider the titles of the three main sections of the novel: Ebbing, Suspended, and Arriving...

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