Princess & The Hustler by Chinonyerem Odimba is a play. It follows Princess, a 10-year-old girl, and her family. Her father unexpectedly returns after a long time away.

The main characters in Princess & The Hustler are: Phyllis ‘Princess’ James, her brother Wendell ‘Junior’ James and her mother, Mavis James. Her father returns home in Act One.

The main themes explored in Princess & The Hustler by Chinonyerem Odimba are: family, responsibility, racism, love and empowerment

Chinonyerem Odimba wrote Princess & The Hustler as a play in three acts. It has a cyclical structure, realistic dialogue and detailed stage directions.

Princess & The Hustler appears on AQA Paper 2: Modern Prose and Drama. There are a choice of two questions and this part of the exam is closed book.

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