The Concubine

by Elechi Amadi

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The Concubine

The theme of "The Concubine" is the influence of superstition on traditional African life. Superstition impacts beliefs and behaviors, particularly during crises such as a smallpox outbreak. The...

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The Concubine

For much of Elechi Amadi's novel The Concubine, Ihuoma seems to be a grieving widow who is focused on caring for her three children. She is a kindhearted woman who is loved and respected by the other...

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The Concubine

In "The Concubine," Ihuoma is the protagonist, a widow who cares for her family and honors her late husband's memory. Madume is the antagonist, responsible for the land conflict that led to Ihuoma's...

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The Concubine

The author presents women in The Concubine as oppressed by traditional patriarchal society, yet also capable of acts of spirited resistance, such as when Ihuoma dares to harvest plantains on a...

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