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Analysing the way in which Veronica, by Adewale Maja-Pearce, and The Gold Cadillac Explore the Importance of Cultures and Tradition.
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Analysing the way in which Veronica and The Gold Cadillac Explore the Importance of Cultures and Tradition Veronica is a short story by Adewale Maja-Pearce. It teaches of how cultures, traditions, relationships, expectations and money force two people raised in the same cultural background, to separate and move on, for better and for worse as their lives take different paths. The story shows the great contrast between African village life and African town life. In the story, Okeké the ever-lasting male friend of Veronica is drawn by the attraction of the city for the opportunities he sees for himself. The young woman Veronica on the other hand does not desire to leave their decomposing village for the city. She rejects Okeke's offer for numerous reasons. The Gold Cadillac is a similar short story by Mildred Taylor. The Gold Cadillac tells the tale of a young black family from the North of...
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