Black Sunday

Look at the men in the lives of these four siblings. Are there any positive male figures in this book? Why or why not?

Pick three of the stories told by Grandmother this book and explain why they are significant for the greater plot.

The epigraph of the novel reads: “Mother is gold, Father is a mirror.” How is this proven by the siblings’ parents throughout the book? Give specific examples from the text. 

How is religion used in Black Sunday? Describe its significance using examples from all four children’s narratives.

Grandmother served as the siblings’ most consistent parental figure. Examine her relationship with each of the siblings—especially Bibike and Ariyike—and consider how she impacted their lives.

Look at Andrew and Peter’s relationships with women in this novel. How has a patriarchal society shaped them?

What is the importance of twins in this novel? How can looking at twin relationships help us to understand them better?

How do Bibike and Ariyike both resist and maintain the patriarchal society in which they live?