Day 6

Americanah Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Why do you think Obinze married Kosi?

    First, he was physically attracted to her; second, he felt that he had to live his life in a certain way now that he was rich, and Kosi, beautiful and predictable, had a similar feeling. He married her because he didn't understand the life he was newly living, so he didn't feel a pressing need to understand his marriage. Students should also note that Ifemelu was well and fully out of his life when he began talking to Kosi.

  2. 2

    Why doesn't Ifemelu enjoy working at Zoe?

    One possible answer is that she doesn't have enough freedom. As a blogger, she could write about whatever she chose; the content of Zoe is prescribed, and the...

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