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ariireads's review
3.5
one of the most interesting books i have to read for school due to the exploration of the theme, western culture vs african culture and the problems that occurred in the Black Diaspora
livruther's review
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i don’t think this play was quite as impactful as it wanted to be, but it was still good.
miguel's review
4.0
The Dilemma of a Ghost is, at its core, a story about culture clash. But Aidoo is far beyond the rote explorations of two people experiencing culture shock. Rather, the titular dilemma here is one about what is the best formation of the family and what is the appropriate time to have children. And yet, Eulalie and Ato are not merely mouthpieces for an American and Ghanaian worldview, but rather their interactions showcase how we are different from our own differences. Ato is locked into a lie, allowing his family to believe his new wife is infertile rather than simply admitting he wants to wait to have children until he feels they're ready. Eulalie, for her part, makes her desire to have children immediately clear. Eulalie is isolated due to only being able to speak through and receive information from Ato. Questions of what Ato's status is in relation to the notion of assimilation are pertinent ones for this play. Beyond that, one could also inquire as to why Ato takes such exceptions to Eulalie's flouting of Ghanaian tradition when he is violating a fundamental tenant of his family's worldview. What is Eulalie's relation to so-called American culture as a Black woman? This idea is only gestured toward in the most vague fashion, but remains a great jumping off point for the examination of other work by Aidoo.
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