Assignment task: Can you please answer the question below so that I can review it for my exam? The questions are based on "the headstrong historian" from "The Thing Around Your Neck" by Chimamanda Adichie.
Q1. Why do you think Adichie chose to end the collection with historical fiction? How does it affect your understanding of some of the other stories' characters' motivations?
Q2. Nwamgba believes firmly in things like destiny. Which of Adichie's contemporary characters share that belief?
Q3. How does Nwamgba's plan for her son to learn English backfire? How does it pay off?
Q4. Why does Grace change her name? What destiny is she fulfilling?