Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED Talk, "The Danger of a Single Story," targets a global audience, aiming to highlight the harm caused by stereotypes. The main idea is that "single stories"—or...

"Zikora" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores themes of motherhood, cultural expectations, and personal choices. The story follows Zikora, a successful lawyer, who navigates her pregnancy alone,...

In "Checking Out," Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reflects themes of alienation and identity through Obinze's struggles as an illegal immigrant in Britain. He faces identity fragmentation, working under an...

To make a text-to-self connection to “The Danger of a Single Story,” consider if you’ve ever bought in to the single story of something presented in media or literature. Consider if someone ever...

The story makes many references to Achebe's novel, and extends the story into the present, suggesting that a new generation of Nigerians will come to return to their traditional roots.

The "single story" Chimamanda Adichie refers to is the oversimplified and stereotypical narrative often imposed on cultures or countries, particularly by Western perspectives. This narrative leads to...