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This analysis focuses on identity struggles of Nigerian immigrant women in the US as depicted in Adichie's works.

April 3, 2026Open Access

Or what do you think？ : the "chase" for oneself in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah

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This analysis focuses on identity struggles of Nigerian immigrant women in the US as depicted in Adichie's works.
Literary analysis of Adichie's stories, particularly Americanah, The Things Around Your Neck, and The American Embassy.
Examination of themes like Afropolitanism and cultural displacement.
Discussion of characters' experiences with identity and power dynamics.
Adichie's characters face significant identity challenges while navigating American values.
The protagonist Ifemelu's journey illustrates the complexities of maintaining one's cultural identity abroad.
Themes of asymmetric power relations and cultural conflicts are prevalent throughout the narratives.

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Analysis reveals identity challenges faced by Nigerian immigrants in the US, highlighting their experiences.

Mayu Odani (2021) studied this question.

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