What do the first three chapters of Speak No Evil tell us about Nigerian culture and the expectations of immigrant children? How does Niru navigate being a black student at a predominately white prep school and a gay young man who cannot express his sexuality? What is the function of religion in this book?
As an immigrant, Niru is a child of priviledge. His father has the money to send him to an excellent school, but he is also expected to live up to his father's expectations.... to embrace and make the most of the opportunities he's been given.
Niru navigates his school environment..... he has friends at school, but he continues to hide his sexual preferences. Meredith, one of his friends at school, and the only person he confides in, helps him find way to embrace his identity. When he is exposed, however, he suffers a beating at the hands of his father. His father turns to the church (in Nigeris) to assist Niru in purging his gayness.
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