A Good Man in Africa Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

A Good Man in Africa Topics for Discussion

Consider Greed in the world and all its implications. How does Greed play a prominent role in the lives of the characters in A Good Man in Africa? Is Greed more or less prevalent in today's society?

Discuss the influence of setting in this story. How does the physical landscape, the climate, and the customs and mores of this African region affect the way of life and decisions of the British people working in Kinjanja, at the British High Commission?

Discuss Temptation. How does temptation affect the main characters in this novel? What tempts them and how do they react to these temptations? Once they fall to temptation what effect does it have on their personal and professional lives?

Discuss politics and how one's ideologies can be corrupted when the lust for power and prestige overtake one's core beliefs?

Consider the third person limited point of view of this...
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