John Eppel's Study Guide to A Cowrie of Hope

by Binwell Sinyangwe

A Cowrie of Hope tells the story of Nasula, the widowed mother of Sula, her only daughter, who she is determined should go to secondary school, something that she herself was never able to do.

As a poor woman, a widow, a peasant farmer at a time of drought, and without a family or in-laws to help her, the obstacles she encounters are Herculean.

John Eppel, a teacher of many years standing, examines this sensitively written novel to
explore its various motifs. He suggests ways of discussing issues of social context,
characterisation, theme, etc.

Every student, who wants to explore the depths of this thoughtful and provocative novel, will benefit from the insights examined in this study guide.

ISBN: 978-1-77922-155-1