My Life in the Bush of Ghosts

Compare and contrast social class in the human and ghost worlds. How does the author depict the disparities between social classes?

Analyze the novel’s setting. How does the landscape of the bush of ghosts compare to the landscape in the narrator’s earthly town? How does this juxtaposition underscore thematic elements or character development?

How does the presence of colonialism implicitly and explicitly shape the protagonist's experiences and interactions? Give specific examples from the text.

What role does religion play in My Life in the Bush of Ghosts? Consider the author’s depictions of Christianity, traditional Yoruba religious beliefs, and spiritual practices in the bush of ghosts.

Consider the motif of the concepts of “bad” and “good.” How does the narrator's evolving understanding of these concepts reflect broader themes of morality and growth within the text?

Examine the significance of communal bonds, rituals, and collective identity in the novel. What role does community play in shaping the narrator’s experiences and worldview?

What is the significance of the narrator being unnamed? How does having an unnamed narrator impact the novel’s perspective and thematic explorations?

How is gender portrayed in the novel? How does the novel challenge or reinforce traditional gender stereotypes through its portrayal of characters?