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Nervous Conditions Questions and Answers
The Question and Answer section for Nervous Conditions is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The book is written in first person, largely limited to Tambu's point of view. The limited view is not really a hindrance in this case because the story is actually about Tambu's life, observations and thoughts. There seem to be some minor...
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Tambu is extremely driven to be educated, even though her parents are more focused on her brother's advancement simply because he is male. When Nhamo dies, Tambu gets the opportunity to move to the mission to study. She develops a deep connection...
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This is a school where she, as a girl, can actually get an education. She is not destined to simply get married and bear children. She can use her intellect to learn and open up doors she never thought possible.
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