A PRIVATE EXPERIENCE – KEY QUESTIONS

1. What character elements does Adichie juxtapose

between Chika and the Hausa woman? (3 quotes)
1-2 sentences. Religion, socio-economic status, and
education.

2. Explore the way in which the framework: culture and

conflict is dissected within the short story.
2 dot points, and 3 quotes. Conflict is dissected through
the mentions of violence, and culture is dissected
through the expression of privilege of different groups.

3. How is the audience informed of Adichie’s criticism of

Western media reports? (1 sentence and 2 quotes)
The Guardian, and the

4. Is there a message concerning shared experiences? (2

sentences, 1 quote)
Humanity, not segregating human race

5. What is the significance of using an interchange

between present tense and conditional future tense?
(2 sentences 2 quotes)
Example of each and explain why Adichie changed
between the two.

6. What is the significance of the title ‘A Private

Experience’ and how does it connect to the overall
narrative? (2 sentences)
7. Select 4 language/ structural choices that Adichie
employs and elaborate on their significance.