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"People of the City" Quiz
"People of the City" follows Amusa Sango, a newspaper reporter and bandleader, as he navigates the vibrant yet challenging urban life of a rapidly changing Nigerian city.
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- Discuss the theme of urbanization in 'People of the City' and how it shapes the lives and identities of the characters.
- Analyze the role of music and journalism in the novel. How do these professions influence the protagonist's worldview and social standing?
- Explore the representation of corruption and moral decay in the city. How does Ekwensi portray the challenges faced by individuals in such an environment?
- Examine the depiction of traditional values versus modernity in the novel. How do characters navigate the tension between the two?
- How does Cyprian Ekwensi use setting to reflect the aspirations and struggles of the people living in the city?
- Evaluate the development of the protagonist, Amusa Sango. In what ways does he embody or challenge the hopes and disillusionments of postcolonial African society?
- Discuss the role of gender in 'People of the City.' How are female characters portrayed, and what does this reveal about societal expectations?
- How does 'People of the City' address issues of migration and displacement? What motivations drive characters to move to the city, and what are the consequences?
- Analyze the significance of relationships and community in the novel. To what extent do these offer support or hinder personal growth?
- Explore the use of language and narrative style in 'People of the City.' How does Ekwensi’s style contribute to the portrayal of urban life?
- Compare and contrast the experiences of different social classes in the novel. How are wealth and poverty depicted?
- How does Ekwensi use symbolism and imagery to convey the complexities of city life?
- In what ways does the novel critique colonial legacies and their impact on Nigerian society?
- Discuss the importance of ambition and the pursuit of success in the novel. How do these ambitions affect the choices and fates of the characters?