THE JOYS OF MOTHERHOOD

In The Joys of Motherhood, Buchi Emecheta narrates the life of Nnu Ego, an Ibo (Igbo) woman in colonial
Nigeria. What are the “joys of motherhood” in this story? Write an essay that answers this question, analyzing
Emecheta’s presentation of women and gender relations in the novel by focusing on the division of labor, the
relative power of men and women, and the “spaces” for women such as Nnu.
Provide details from the story to support your points, and bring at least two (2) other course readings to bear as
they help you explain your interpretation of the novel.