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Petals of Blood
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Ngugi wa Thiong'o
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What does the title Petals of Blood signify?
How is capitalism criticized in Petals of Blood?
What is the significance of the "petals of blood" in the book Petals of Blood?
Why is Wanja an important character in Petals of Blood and how is she connected to the men?
Who is Karega in Petals of Blood and what does he represent?
How are Munira and Karega similar and different in Petals of Blood?
How does the novel Petals of Blood reflect culture and tradition?
Who are the main characters in Petals of Blood and what conflicts do they face?
What does Wanja's pregnancy symbolize in Ngugi wa Thiong'o's Petals of Blood? Why is Abdullah depicted with one leg?
Where does capitalism appear in "Petals of Blood"?
Describe the character Nyakinyua in Petals of Blood.
What issues is the author addressing in Petals of Blood?
What issues does the character Karega present in Petals of Blood?
Which literary criticism theory can critique Petals of Blood by Ngugi wa Thiong'o?
How does Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o present bad governance in Petals of Blood?
What is Wanja's role in the narrative of Petals of Blood?
Are the issues in Petals of Blood, like education and corruption, still relevant today?