Cell One

Fiction | Short Story | Published in 2009

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Adichie has described herself as “a happy feminist,” citing gender politics as a central theme of her work. With this in mind, what role do gender dynamics play in “Cell One”?

How does Adichie use grotesque imagery throughout the story?

The police comprise an essential group of secondary characters in “Cell One.” Identify and analyze a key piece of police dialogue. How does it indicate the larger systems of political corruption that Adichie illustrates throughout the story?