Essay Questions Blossom of the Savannah by Henry Ole Kulet

Bad decisions can adversely affect our lives. Write an essay in support of the statement with illustrations from the novel. (Check in the Video above)

 GENERAL ESSAY QUESTIONS

1.         BlossomsoftheSavannah is a novel about hope that leads to victory; write a composition to illustrate on this statement.

2.         “In Oloisudori and Olarinkoi there is no lesser evil.” Write an essay to illustrate on this statement.

3.         “One has to know which side of bread is buttered.” By referring closely to the lives of Kaelo and Oloisudori show the truthfulness of this statement.

4.         “Kaelo digs his own grave.” Write a composition to show the truthfulness of this statement

5.         “Though Resian goes through the valley of death, her determination leads her to a victorious life.” Write a composition to show the validity of this assertion.

6.         Maa culture has not completely shed off archaic practices and traditions. Support this statement with illustrations from the novel.

7.         “Strong selfless friendship is the remedy to stormy times.” Using the lives of Taiyo and Resian, write a composition to illustrate truthfulness of the statement.

8.         Oloisudori, Kaelo, Mama Milanoi and Olarinkoi are to blame for the traumatizing life led by Resian. Write an essay in support of this argument.

9.         By referring to the lives of Oloisudori and Olarinkoi, show how bad deeds are paid with bad deeds.

10.     “Blossomsofthesavannahis a novel about women fighting for their redemption.” By referring to the lives of Minik and Nabaru support the assertion.

11.     “Blossomsofthesavannahis a novel about patriarchy.” Write an essay to validate this argument using the character Oloisudori and Olarinkoi.

12.     Optimism and ambition leads to victory support.

13.     “Women are their own enemies” Write an essay exemplifying this position.

14.     “The strong bond between Resian and Taiyo contributes significantly to their triumph.” Write an essay in support of the statement.

15.     The old and the young generations in BlossomsoftheSavannahare in conflict.

Discuss.

16.     Bad decisions can adversely affect our future. Write an essay in support of the statement with illustrations from the novel.

17.     Change is as good as rest. To what extent do you agree with the assertion as far as BlossomsoftheSavannahis concerned?

18.     “Persistence, focus and determination is the secret behind success.” Expound on this position drawing your illustrations from the novel.

19.     Some cultural practices have no place in the current Nasilian society. Discuss.

20.     “Not all aspects of culture and traditions are bad.” Drawing your illustrations from the novel BlossomsoftheSavannah,validate the assertion.

21.     “There is need for women to unite in their fight against harmful cultural practices” Discuss.

22.     “Greed for money is the source of most evils in the society.” Show how valid this statement is by getting supporting evidence from the novel BlossomsoftheSavannah.

23.     “Our greatest enemies are those close to us.” Support this statement with illustrations from the novel.

24.     “Failure to take one stand on matters to do with culture can be very detrimental.” Write an essay reacting to this assertion.

25.     Write an essay showing why Mama Milanoi is to blame most for the ordeals her daughters go through.

26.     Write a composition in agreement with the assertion that harmful cultural practices against women would be history in Nasila if there were more women like Minik.

27.     “Women should speak and act in order to have their way in the society” Write an essay in support of the statement with illustrations from the novel.

28.     The rich cultural heritage of the Maa is under attack by modernity. Discuss

29.     Nothing is impossible to somebody with the will to succeed. Discuss

30.     “Resian has been wronged more by her father than the Nasilian society.” Write an argumentative essay reacting to this statement.

31.     Material security does not guarantee happiness.

32.     Gender inequality is tantamount to violation of human rights. Write an essay in support of the assertion drawing your illustrations from BlossomsoftheSavannah.

33.     Cultural erosion is the root cause of most evil things in Nasila. Discuss.

34.     Help can come even when least expected. Discuss