Julia answers “Any thoughts about Dike's suicide attempt?...”

Maine Mom asked this question about Americanah:

Any thoughts about Dike's suicide attempt? That seemed like an underdeveloped plot point...

Julia Ifemulu makes the comment that Dike didn't know who he was only who he wasn't. His trip to visit Ifemulu helps him to fill in some of the gaps. It is …moreIfemulu makes the comment that Dike didn't know who he was only who he wasn't. His trip to visit Ifemulu helps him to fill in some of the gaps. It is also mentioned a couple of times that Ifemulu suffers from depression. Mental illness is attributed to leaving Nigeria and coming to America. (less)

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