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How does Maddie’s relationship with her mother develop throughout the novel? What message does this development send?

How does Maddie’s father’s death impact her character development?

Maddie has a difficult time telling her friends about her life. Why is this the case? What is she afraid of? What theme does this conflict reinforce?

As a Black woman in Britain, Maddie experiences constant microaggressions.

What do these microaggressions reveal about her society and self-perception?

Why is this important to her character development?

For Maddie, meaningful work is happiness, while her mother believes financial stability is happiness. In your opinion, what makes for a balanced, happy life?

What are some lessons Maddie learns in therapy? How do these lessons help develop her character?

Maddie is British but also Ghanaian. How does she balance her two cultures?

How does she perceive her two cultures? What does this reveal about intersectional identity?

How does Maddie create a happy ending for herself? Identify at least three moments in which she improves her life and how they enhance her autonomy.