45 pages 1 hour read

Akwaeke Emezi

Freshwater

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Essay Topics

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How does Emezi explore multiplicity in this novel in relation to spirituality?

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The point of view changes many times throughout the novel. What is the effect of Emezi’s limited use of Ada’s perspective?

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How does the symbol of the python reveal itself throughout the novel? How does it signify a change in character?