How Does Adichie Use Of Lyricism In Americah
Brandon Polyblank 12.2 English Essay: Americanah
The novel 'Americanah' ,written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is filled with lyricism and erudition. The book broadens a reader's mind to explore aspects of life in a completely different manner and widens the reader's point of view and understanding of why people do certain things.
The novel shows a form of lyricism - “Relaxing your hair is like being in prison. You're caged in. Your hair rules you.” She compares a style of hair to being in prison. She elaborates it more by using more adjectives and descriptions which relates to a “prison”. She shows lyricism in this quote by following the statement with her own beautiful artistic personal expressions.
The novel also demonstrates the false hope instilled into people’s lives: “How easy it was to lie to strangers, to create with strangers the versions of our lives we imagined.” It demonstrates that anyone can say anything, and one wouldn't know how much truth their statement holds. The book demonstrates …show more content…
that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
The author also shows the value of the novel in terms of its racial commentary by stating: “Racism should never have happened and so you don't get a cookie for reducing it.” This quote illustrates how people believe they can fix any problem and recognition and praise for doing so - even if they the ones who caused the problem. This is proof of the knowledge and social commentary provided by the author.
The author also provides forms of erudition through her style and structure: “Maybe it’s time to just scrap the word “racist.” Find something new. Like Racial Disorder Syndrome. And we could have different categories for sufferers of this syndrome: mild, medium, and acute.” Reading the novel one develops sympathy for Ifemelu, as one gathers understanding through her eyes. One can appreciate how she can reduce something as big as racism into a “disorder” and let everyone move on. The structure provides the reader with a great understanding of the novel and the world surrounding the characters. Adichie portrays Ifemelu as a hypocrite by having her judge everything and everyone -even when she acts similarly.
Adichie shows her intelligence through Ifemelu by stating the sad truth: “There are many different ways to be poor in the world but increasingly there seems to be one single way to be rich.” It implies that the only way to be comfortable and rich is to abandon one's morals and beliefs.
Between Ifemelu and Obinze, one gets the sense of how miserable the world can be. In the novel one notes that Obinze is always chasing something higher, such as the green card to secure his stay and wealth - no matter the legalities. While on the other side of the story, one sees Ifemelu go through such great experiences and relationships, only to throw it all away. This shows how sad society has become.
“Americanah” is an important novel as it has valuable information and even with all the information it doesn’t weigh down such a gripping story. Instead “Americanah” broadens people’s point of view and understanding of the entire
world
The novel 'Americanah' ,written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is filled with lyricism and erudition. The book broadens a reader's mind to explore aspects of life in a completely different manner and widens the reader's point of view and understanding of why people do certain things.
The novel shows a form of lyricism - “Relaxing your hair is like being in prison. You're caged in. Your hair rules you.” She compares a style of hair to being in prison. She elaborates it more by using more adjectives and descriptions which relates to a “prison”. She shows lyricism in this quote by following the statement with her own beautiful artistic personal expressions.
The novel also demonstrates the false hope instilled into people’s lives: “How easy it was to lie to strangers, to create with strangers the versions of our lives we imagined.” It demonstrates that anyone can say anything, and one wouldn't know how much truth their statement holds. The book demonstrates …show more content…
that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
The author also shows the value of the novel in terms of its racial commentary by stating: “Racism should never have happened and so you don't get a cookie for reducing it.” This quote illustrates how people believe they can fix any problem and recognition and praise for doing so - even if they the ones who caused the problem. This is proof of the knowledge and social commentary provided by the author.
The author also provides forms of erudition through her style and structure: “Maybe it’s time to just scrap the word “racist.” Find something new. Like Racial Disorder Syndrome. And we could have different categories for sufferers of this syndrome: mild, medium, and acute.” Reading the novel one develops sympathy for Ifemelu, as one gathers understanding through her eyes. One can appreciate how she can reduce something as big as racism into a “disorder” and let everyone move on. The structure provides the reader with a great understanding of the novel and the world surrounding the characters. Adichie portrays Ifemelu as a hypocrite by having her judge everything and everyone -even when she acts similarly.
Adichie shows her intelligence through Ifemelu by stating the sad truth: “There are many different ways to be poor in the world but increasingly there seems to be one single way to be rich.” It implies that the only way to be comfortable and rich is to abandon one's morals and beliefs.
Between Ifemelu and Obinze, one gets the sense of how miserable the world can be. In the novel one notes that Obinze is always chasing something higher, such as the green card to secure his stay and wealth - no matter the legalities. While on the other side of the story, one sees Ifemelu go through such great experiences and relationships, only to throw it all away. This shows how sad society has become.
“Americanah” is an important novel as it has valuable information and even with all the information it doesn’t weigh down such a gripping story. Instead “Americanah” broadens people’s point of view and understanding of the entire
world