French West Africa
This area was under French control in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In this novel, it has already been divided into countries, but the French control is still present.
Dakar
This is a port city where a group of characters decide to march to.
Thies
This city is described as being slum-like and hard hit by the strike.
Bamako
This is the capital of Mali.
The Marketplace in Thies
This is where one of Maimouna's beloved children dies.
N'diayene
This is the compound in Dakar where several women live.
Polygamy
This is the practice of one man having more than one wife.
Samba's Bicycle
This is hung up in the union offices as a tribute.
Water
This is lost as a result of the strike.
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