comment on language syle

One of the most significant aspects of the language in this collection of short stories is the Igo words and phrases scattered throughout the stories. The phrases and words aren’t used often but when they are the context easily allows the reader to understand what they mean. For instance, in the story “The Arrangers of Marriage” Chinaza says, “Ike agwum” on p. 186. Her husband answers “Yes, I’m exhausted, too,” leading the reader to understand that Chinaza had said something about being tired. Similarly, in the story “Imitation” Nkem refers to Obiora as Amaechi’s “oga” on p. 33. Although the text does not explain what an “oga” is it can be understood using context clues that it is a word for boss.