Answer and Explanation:
1. In the story, we learn how other people view Adichie. How do those views differ from how she sees herself?
In the story Adichie tells in her talk, she mentions instances in her life where people had a preconceived idea of her as an African woman. People did not expect her to be cultured, to know how to use a stove, or to come from a well-structured family or country. She was surprised by those views, since she knew the truth about herself, her upbringing and education.
2. What do you think the message of her talk is?
Adichie is warning us about the dangers of believing a single story that has been told us over and over again. She conveys that superficial and prejudiced images are often repeated throughout history, helping maintain wrong concepts and ideas about others. She also shows how we can be both victims and perpetrators of a single story.
3. What questions, ideas, or feelings did this presentation raise for you?
This presentation opened my eyes about believing in what is commonly conveyed about other countries and cultures by the media. It has made me question how many times I made a wrong judgment of a situation or of a person based on the little knowledge I had. Finally, it has made me want to learn more about others to re-engineer my own views.