Topic 1

Who has died? How many wives does he have and who are they? Who was he living with at the time of his death?

Topic 2

What are the similarities between Ramatoulaye and Aissatou? What are their differences?

Topic 3

What are Ramatoulaye’s beliefs on marriage? How do they differ from her husband’s beliefs?

Topic 4

Who is Aunty Nabou and what is her plan of revenge? Does it work? Why or why not?

Topic 5

How does money play a key factor in this story?

Topic 6

Who is Ramatoulaye writing to and why?

Topic 7

Ramatoulaye’s children are all different yet all moving towards modern times. What are examples of this? What incidents do Ramatoulaye face with her children and what happens as a result?

Topic 8

Who are Rama’s suitors and why does she refuse them?

Topic 9

Why did the author write this book and what...