On the Coming of John
Part 1: 1. What is the danger of a single story according to Chimamanda Adichie? The danger of a single story is that it creates an unfair stereotype for that group of people. Adichie also said that it's a feeling of dignity being taken away from them. She experienced this first hand when her college roommate felt pity for her without even knowing her background. The only image that is being represented is ignorant and insensitive. 2. Discuss how what she calls "nkali" is part o f the danger. What is the truth and problem of stereotypes in her words? "Nkali" she describes is loosely translated to mean "to be greater than another", a demonstration of power. Stories are heavily dependent on power and those in power have the ability to "dispossess" a group. They can change the contextualization of the entire story to make them seem like the heroes or the good guys while the victims remain either misrepresented or construed to be evil. 3. What ...