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Essay Topic 1

How does Jende's views of America change after the collapse of Lehman Brothers?

Essay Topic 2

How do the themes of race and class shape the novel?

Essay Topic 3

How does gender inequality impact the lives of the women in the text?

Essay Topic 4

Compare and contrast the characters of Cindy and Neni. How are they similar as women, wives, and mothers? How are they different?

Essay Topic 5

Analyze the character of Clark Edwards. There are many places in the novel where he seems to shirk responsibility for his actions such as Jende's firing and the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Is he a hero or villain in this text, or somewhere in between?

Essay Topic 6

Was moving back to Cameroon the right decision for the Jongas? Consider the pros and cons of their decisions to leave and stay.

Essay Topic 7

Consider how the theme of power is...

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