The power dynamics in relationships can be toxic from "summary" of The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Power dynamics in relationships can easily become toxic. It is a theme that runs through the stories in "The Thing Around Your Neck," showing how power imbalances can lead to emotional abuse and manipulation. In the story "Jumping Monkey Hill," the character Ujunwa finds herself in a vulnerable position during a writing workshop in Cape Town. The workshop facilitator, Edward, uses his position of authority to make inappropriate advances towards her, taking advantage of her eagerness to succeed as a writer. This unequal power dynamic causes Ujunwa to feel uncomfortable and trapped, unable to assert herself or speak out against Edward's behavior. Similarly, in the story "The Shivering," the narrator's husband exerts control over her through financial manipulation. He makes her feel dependent on him for money, creating a dynamic where she must constantly seek his approval and validation. This power imbalance erodes the narrator's sense of self-wort...
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