The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born

1.        The man frequently reflects on his own memories of the past—including the colonial era and his childhood—to make sense of his present reality. How have his memories shaped his understanding of his contemporary life?

Examine the legacy of the colonial era as portrayed in the novel. As stated by the man, what are the links between colonialism and materialism, greed, and corruption?

The man often feels detached from his family, and from the people around him. Additionally, he feels intense pressure from his family to live up to certain “expectations” of life. How has this affected his perception of corruption?