The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we look at "The Thing Around Your Neck" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. An amazing piece that I think will resonate with a lot of people and allow them to see themselves or have a window into a life that is different than theirs. Let's talk about what is the thing around your neck and what does it mean? With some questions on defining your future and performance for your race and others, we have a good talk planned today!
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1:00 Publication, Author, & Themes
2:52 Plot Summary
4:10 Analysis
16:04 Wrap Up and Ratings
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Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecodexcantina TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Publication, Author, & Themes 2:52 Plot Summary 4:10 Analysis 16:04 Wrap Up and Ratings

[@deanie3824]

The part that really stuck out to me was, "You smiled tightly when they asked those questions. Your uncle told you to expect it; a mixture of ignorance and arrogance, he called it." A 'mixture of ignorance and arrogance' just nails it, especially for how her partner is.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Sometimes I think of life as just a way of practicing my ability to bite my lip

[@Starscreamlive]

Great story that literally puts you in someone else's shoes with the second person narrative. Reminded me of an old Choose Your Own Adventure story except this was much more poignant and touching. 7.5/10. Definitely worth a read for those who haven't!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Love that!

[@readingreignbro5680]

Oh cool. Was just finishing up with Americanah. Went in blind and was very pleasantly surprised, couldn't put it down. I will def be checking out more from this author.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

The joy of reading!

[@audreymunoonei6571]

Guys I like your opinions they give a unique dimension

[@peacekeeperbabe]

Many cultures (Black Asian diaspora) will 2nd guess traveling 4 a wedding; but drop a baby 2 attend a funeral. It is collective closure. I think the blank Fortune cookie symbolizes the blankness of relationship for her overall being.

[@TheNerdyNarrative]

I actually have seen this story and the collection it's named after covered on some other channels that got me interested enough to put it on my list of things I want to get to. I think what aspect I find the most attractive about this story is the flipping of the cultures - I'm curious to see how I'll view it from where my little feet stand. Also, I don't put ketchup OR mustard on my hot dogs...also thanks because I watched this and had to grill some hot dogs for lunch. :D

[@TheCodeXCantina]

#TeamChicago

[@TheCodeXCantina]

PS. Put avocado on a hot dog... it's amazing

[@TheNerdyNarrative]

@@TheCodeXCantina you are so gross!

[@stacymccaskill-lilja2944]

Just added this to my tbr.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

I hope you enjoy.

[@ConnorStompanato]

this sounds really interesting, ive been wanting to read more nigerian authors later this year. the few i have read have all been really good and unique. great video!

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Awesome. Are there some you'd recommend?

[@ConnorStompanato]

@@TheCodeXCantina under the udala trees was really interesting imo, but i did it as a group buddyread and half the group didnt like it so it can be hit or miss

[@attention5638]

I have to say, I don't believe I have ever heard of this work, but I am going to look it up right away. It sounds very interpretive, and if you can insert Fievel Goes West to help explain it--it has to be a good story. Haha.

[@TheCodeXCantina]

Sooooommmmeee wheeeeeere ooooout theeeereee......

[@pgfinna]

Furst I relate to this heavy, I've had plenty of struggle with conflicting expectations. Is there anything more about her writing style other than it's in 2nd person? Does it feel oppressive or antagonistic to read? I'd like that a lot

[@TheCodeXCantina]

I think Krypto and I had maybe different feelings on that. He'd say yes. My limited knowledge on what you've talked about I wouldn't think you would but we all have different experiences for how we relate to books.

[@lostinabookcase3796]

I'm battling the urge to read or not read this...mostly because I don't know if I want to get slapped with brass knuckles and sandpaper. Maybe just one but not BOTH at once 🤣

[@TheCodeXCantina]

You never know unless you try...

[@damn6511]

Hey. I gotta write an essay on this. What are the themes of a private experience?

[@fazprsam18]

Sima got ( اللة ) neckles