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A Grain of Wheat

by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

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What are the narrative techniques used in the book A Grain of Wheat?


Comment on the title of the novel A Grain of Wheat.


How does A Grain Of Wheat address freedom and the Kenyan struggle for Independence?


"History is both a context and co-text." Examine this statement with reference to A Grain of Wheat.


How do the female characters symbolize feminism in A Grain of Wheat?


A Grain of Wheat is largely dominated by two main themes, betrayal and guilt. Critically discuss how these themes are brought to the fore in the novel.


To what extent does Ngugi wa Thiong'o's A Grain of Wheat portray elements of Fanonian Marxist ideology?


How does the character of Mumbi symbolize Africa's struggle for identity in A Grain of Wheat?


Is Mugo a hero in A Grain of Wheat? Can we consider Mugo a hero for having the courage to confess his betrayal to Kihika and to the mau mau movement?


Why is dirt an important motif in A Grain of Wheat and give three supporting evidences?


Where do the young people of Thabai meet in A Grain of Wheat?


How did the state of emergency and detention camp influence the women and men in the novel A Grain of Wheat? 


Please summarize the novel A Grain of Wheat by Ngugi wa Thiong'o.


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