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In the book The Bride Price by Buchi Emecheta, the Character Chike Ofulue faces the stereotype being a descendant of a slave from Africa. He battles against this stereotype by becoming educated, two not listening to what other people say and last he has face culture issues. Chike battle against all of these obstacles by battling them trying to succeed in life.
Chike battles against the stereotype of being a descendant from a slave from Africa is by becoming educated. He became educated when missionaries appeared in the village because slavery became illegal, and most slaves were turned over to the missionaries and educated. The former slaves, as well as their descendant, became the educated people of the village, taking on the roles of doctors, lawyers, and teachers. Despite their education and professional roles, the local villagers never accepted these descendant of slaves into their culture. It was also the same for Chike and his family. They were tolerated and accepted, but......

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