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My Sister, the Serial Killer
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Essay Topics
What are, according to the novel, the contributing factors to Ayoola’s condition? Analyze three of them in detail.
Korede is obsessed with cleanliness. Explore her motivations for this, drawing on examples from the novel.
“He has the ability to look at you and make you feel like you are the only thing that matters for as long as you have his attention. He doesn’t look away, his eyes don’t glaze over, and he is generous with his smile.” How does Korede’s understanding of Tade shift over the course of the novel?
How does Muhtar’s waking from coma change the course of the story? Why?
In her interaction with the traffic officer, Korede comments, “Educated women anger men of his ilk, and so I try to adopt broken English, but I suspect my attempt betrays my upbringing even more.” What does this interaction tell us about the Nigerian society?
Explore father’s relationship to his knife. How does it illuminate his character? Why does it become Ayoola’s weapon of choice?
“He was arrogant, there’s no doubt about it. But handsome, talented men usually are. His tone on his blog was abrupt and cynical and he didn’t appear to suffer fools lightly. But as though at war with himself, his poetry was playful and romantic. He was … complex.”
Compose a blog entry by Femi, based on Korede’s description, and include a rationale explaining your creative choices.
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