Every Day Is For the Thief
He wants to visit his family.
Why does the narrator return to Lagos?
What are three important elements that can shape a person's identity?
A loud, crowded, chaotic and corrupt city
What is Lagos described as in the novel?
Cinnamon, baked cookies, oranges
What are typical smells associated with Christmas?
Education, wealth, gender, race
What are possible factors of social inequality?
A young Nigerian man returning from New York to Lagos after several years abroad.
Who is the protagonist of the novel?
Reflect on your behaviour
What is one way to actively work on the development of identity?
What are the yellow buses in Lagos called?
Mariah Carey
Who is the singer of the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
He could get jobs easily. She had to work hard and didn't get the chance to find the jobs she liked.
What was the difference between Richard's and Paula's search for jobs?
Everyday bribery at the consulate, in the buses and in public offices that people accept as "normal".
What is one central form of corruption shown in the novel?
Parents, siblings, teachers
What are at least three examples of people influencing the development of children from a young age?
Music and language
What are at least two ways in which culture in Lagos can be represented?
A star at the top
What is one of the most important decorations for Christmas trees?
What is one example of privilege?
Mixed. It's a feeling of being in between two cultures.
How does the narrator feel after returning to New York?
Choosing clothes, music and hobbies
What are at least three ways young people can express their identities?
It's the capital of Nigeria.
What is Abuja?
Around 24-26°C on average
What's the typical temperature at Christmas in Australia?
Multicultural
What is the term for a society including different cultures?
It is unknown.
What is the narrator's name?
A lifelong process in which people constantly negotiate between who they want to be and what society allows them to be.
How can the development of identity be described?
Unofficial street markets where people sell everything from food to mobile phones.
What is an example of informal economy in Lagos?
Home Alone.
What is one of the most famous Christmas movies?
An unearned advantage connected to factors like family income, social status, race or citizenship.