Analysis Of Who Fears Death By Nnedi Okorafor
ulture. Within Who Fears Death, Nnedi Okorafor creates a character that must endure and overcome the various maltreatments forced upon her by African society. The Ewu sorceress, Onyesonwu, is burdened by a number of circumstances; nonetheless, she transforms throughout the novel into a strong, empowered women. She is able to overcome adversity to prove that she is a woman strong enough to bear the name: Who Fears Death.
Early on, Onyesonwu illustrates her strength and fortitude as a woman through her voluntary participation in the African tradition known as the Eleventh Rite. Granted, her choice to partake in the ritual was largely stimulated by her desire to alleviate the shame that she, a child born of rape, brought to her mother and step-father;
Early on, Onyesonwu illustrates her strength and fortitude as a woman through her voluntary participation in the African tradition known as the Eleventh Rite. Granted, her choice to partake in the ritual was largely stimulated by her desire to alleviate the shame that she, a child born of rape, brought to her mother and step-father;