In the ditch Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Who is the protagonist in in the ditch?
Adah Obi
A
How many chirldrens does Adah have?
five kids under six
2
Q
what is a bildungsroman
A
A bildungroman is a sort of a coming of age novel, following the development of the hero or heroine from childhood to adolescence, through a troubled quest for idetnity.
3
Q
What is a documentary novel
A
A piece of writing that blends fact and fiction in a structured way.
Preoccupied with convincing its readers that its reconcretized particulars of character
and event have close links with the original concrete entities to which the text refers. (Barbara Foley)
4
Q
Where does Adah come from?
A
Nigeria
5
Q
What are the pussy cat mansions?
A
The place Adah qualifies for after being rehoused by the council.
