Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: ·Complete Plot Summary and Analysis ·Key Facts About the Work ·Analysis of Major Characters ·Themes, Motifs, and Symbols ·Explanation of Important Quotations ·Author’s Historical Context ·Suggested Essay Topics ·25-Question Review QuizAmericanah features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: the importance of authenticity; race and racism; the male peacock; reading and novels; lies; hair. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Ifemelu; Obinze; Dike; Aunty Uju.