Americanah SparkNotes Literature Guide

Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: Complete Plot Summary and AnalysisKey Facts About the WorkAnalysis of Major CharactersThemes, Motifs, and SymbolsExplanation of Important QuotationsAuthor's Historical ContextSuggested Essay Topics25-Question Review QuizAmericanah features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: the importance of authenticity; race and racism; the male peacock; reading and novels; lies; hair. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Ifemelu; Obinze; Dike; Aunty Uju.