Our Sister Killjoy Essay Questions

Essay Questions

  1. 1

    What is meant by the name "sister killjoy?"

    The title of the novel that is Sister Killjoy refers to Sissie because she attempts to kill the joy of the Africans by urging them to go back to their homeland. She asks her lover to return to his homeland and to serve the Africans. The Africans were living a miserable life both in exile and in their homeland. Sissie feels the sorrow of her people so she wants all the Africans living in exile to give up the superficial lives in England and to support their homeland.

  2. 2

    How were the Africans being treated in England?

    The Africans were being treated with prejudice owing to their nationality and color. After reaching England, Sissie realizes the racist attitude of the Whites towards her. She is looked down upon the society because she was an African woman. The Africans were considered as aliens and they were not allowed to live like the Whites.

  3. 3

    What views does Kunle hold about Africa?

    Kunle enjoys his life in Europe and considers Africa as a backward country. He lives in self-exile in Europe and does not intend to return his homeland. He thinks that the colonizers would solve the problems of the Africans, so he does not strive to change the condition of his native land. He complains about the life in Africa and exploits his country and fellow men instead of empathizing with the poor fellows.

  4. 4

    Why does Sissie intend to leave Germany?

    Sissie feels herself out of place in Germany owing to the racist attitude that she experiences while her stay there. The Whites ridiculed her, and she decided to leave Germany and to go back to her homeland. She could not adjust herself in the new environment. She also plans to return to Africa because of witnessing the miserable conditions of Africans who were living in exile.

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