In what ways does the novel examine the problems of post-independence Nigerian identity and statehood? How do these political elements illustrate the novel’s key themes and ideas?

How does Adébáyọ̀ explore gender dynamics throughout the novel? How do Akin’s and Yejide’s understandings of gender shift over time?

Analyze one of the secondary or minor characters in the novel, such as Moomi, Funmi, or Dotun. How is this figure characterized? What is their wider significance in the text?