The Joys of Motherhood

Buchi Emecheta

Study Guide

Study Guide

Characters
- Character List
- Nnu Ego
- Nnaife
- Oshia
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
- Key Facts
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
- Context
Writing Help
Teacher's Handbook

Further Study

Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

Further Study Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

1 of 5
Which of these is a metaphorical parallel to Nnu Ego's death?

The loss of crops
Ngozi's death
Barrenness
Her father's death

2 of 5
How does Nnu Ego feel after her daughter is born stillborn?

Anxious
Relieved
Apathetic
Miserable

3 of 5
What does Nnu Ego challenge Nnaife about early in their marriage?

His loyalty
His inheritance
His love
His masculinity

4 of 5
What happens when Nnaife's male identity 'weakens'?

He becomes an alcoholic
He seeks guidance
He leaves town
He asks for a divorce

5 of 5
What does Oshia represent?

Toxic masculinity
New order
Strength and courage
Wastefulness

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The Joys of Motherhood

Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

1 of 5
Which of these is a metaphorical parallel to Nnu Ego's death?

2 of 5
How does Nnu Ego feel after her daughter is born stillborn?

3 of 5
What does Nnu Ego challenge Nnaife about early in their marriage?