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Analyze how Oyinkan Braithwaite’s non-linear narrative constructs a debate between determinism and free will as framed by the Falodun family curse.
Considering the contrasting strategies and actions of various Falodun women, analyze the novel’s argument about the effectiveness and limitations of female agency within a patriarchal society.
Trace the evolving symbolism of water throughout the novel. Analyze the ultimate significance of water as both a site of trauma and a medium for liberation.



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