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Under the Udala Trees

Raw, emotionally intelligent and unflinchingly honest--a triumph.

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Discuss Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta

How did you respond to the violence portrayed in the novel – both of the war and against the LGBTQ community?

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Oct. 09, 2016
by juliaa

Ijeoma make a comment "there it was in the Bible, open to whatever meaning people decided to give to it."

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Oct. 09, 2016
by LindaB.

What did you learn about Nigeria's civil war from reading this novel?

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Oct. 09, 2016
by LindaB.

Thought-provoking.........

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Sep. 30, 2016
by Peggy H

The novel argues for change – in the way society behaves towards the LGBTQ community and in the way the Bible is understood. Were the arguments put forward persuasive?

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Sep. 30, 2016
by Peggy H

What does the novel tell you about love? Who loves whom?

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Sep. 24, 2016
by juliep

Why does Ijeoma's father not leave the house and go to the bunker with his wife and child?

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Sep. 21, 2016
by rebeccal

How significant is it that Ijeoma and Amina are from separate tribes?

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Sep. 21, 2016
by arielf

How do you respond to Chibundu's treatment of his wife and daughter? How does this compare to the way women are treated in other cultures?

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Sep. 20, 2016
by jodig

How do you react to Ijeoma being told her sexuality is an 'abomination'?

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Sep. 20, 2016
by jodig

Why does Ijeoma marry Chibundu? Does she deceive him or does he allow himself to be deceived?

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Sep. 20, 2016
by elizabethh

When she returns to her mother in disgrace, does Ijeoma feel guilty?

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Sep. 19, 2016
by darylb

Ijeoma feels she has been 'shed' by her mother when she is sent to stay with teacher and his wife. Is this fair?

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Sep. 19, 2016
by darylb

Is it only her dreams that prompt Ijeoma to leave Chibundu or does she have other reasons for her decision?

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Sep. 19, 2016
by darylb

How does depression affect the marriage of Ijeoma and Chibundu?

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Sep. 16, 2016
by alissac

Consider Ijeoma's mother throughout the novel. Where does she let her daughter down and where does she help her?

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Sep. 15, 2016
by Peggy H

The title of the book...

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Sep. 10, 2016
by reene

Questions for the wonderful author, Chinelo Okparanta

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Sep. 09, 2016
by rebeccal

How do you respond to Ijeoma's relationship with God and her faith?

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Sep. 09, 2016
by iread49

Ijeoma has grown with traditional stories. How does this influence her Bible studies with her mother?

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Sep. 08, 2016
by reene

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