Please explain the theme of bildungsroman in the book, The African Child by Camera Laye.

In context, identity is shaped by heritage and culture, as well as daily life. Because Laye came to France fairly early in life, and since his African homelands were actually part of France's domain, Laye might identify as a Frenchman, and indeed, when he published this novel, it was considered a French book, not a Guinean book. But look at how he cherishes his memories of his parents and family. It's obvious through the literature that Laye considers himself deeply tied to his former days in Guinea, and it is the land where he became a man. These factors are key components of Laye's experience, and he's making a case for those memories being more than just literally true. They're still part of who he is. This is another common theme in immigrant literature.