The Pearl by John Steinbeck Essay (materialism)

The society in The Pearl is portrayed to be driven by selfishness.  A number of characters are out to do everything so as to gain from the discovery of the pearl.  This makes them materialistic as discussed.

Blossoms of the Savannah- Resian

·  The Title Blossoms of the Savannah can metaphorically refer to Resian.  She experienced several challenging situations in her life but she deals with them and triumphs at the end.  

·  Resian is focused on joining the university.  She wanted to go back to Nakuru and join Egerton University and take a course in Veterinary Science and become a Veterinary doctor. But she suffers hardship and harshness after relocating to Nasila.  Both the parents are more than willing to marry her off to Oloisudori. Resian resolves not to be married. Her father slaps her so as to submit to the marriage but Resian remains firm.  She eventually got an opportunity to actualize her dream of joining the university after she meets with the Emakererei. 

Blossoms of the Savannah - Persimei Ole Kaelo

Persimei Ole Kaelo - Character Traits

Ole Kaelo is Jane Milanoi’s Husband and father to Taiyo and Resian. He is a former worker of Agribix Limited Company situated in Nakuru.  He is also a businessman at Nasila.  

 Male Chauvinist

Defn: A chauvinist is a man who believes that women are naturally less important, intelligent. For instance 

A Doll's House Play by Henrik Ibsen - Revision Questions

1. Where is A Doll's House set?

2. Why does Nora tell the porter to hide the tree?

3. What does Nora sneak at the beginning of the play?

4. What does Torvald call Nora?

5. Why does Torvald scold Nora at the beginning of the play?

6. When is Torvald getting a new job? Why does he want Nora to wait to spend money?

7. How does Nora suggest they buy things before the promotion?

8. What does Nora want Torvald to get her for a present? Why doesn't he want to give it to her?

9. What does Torvald think runs in Nora's family?

10. Does Nora want to be like her dad? Does Torvald want this?

Essay Quesions - Memories we lost and other stories by Chris Wanjala

   

GENERAL ESSAY QUESTIONS

    1)    Mariatu Kamara, Memories We Lost and Other Stories

“Painful experiences need not lead one to hopelessness.” With  illustrations  from  the  story,  “Mr. President,” by  Mariatu Kamara, show  the  validity  of this statements.

     2)    Memories we lost and other stories by Chris Wanjala.

Courage in the face of adversity helps the narrator to overcome cancer.  Write an essay to illustrate this statement with reference to the short story. “No Need To lie” Rolf Schmid.

     3)    Wanjala Chris, Memories we Lost and other Stories.

Using Leila Aboulela’s story  “Missing Out”,   write an essay on how Majdy’s stay in London alienates him from his people.

     4)    When a teenage girl is brought up by an absentee mother, she is bound to face countless challenges. Justify this assertion basing your answer on Lesley Nneka’s story ‘Light’ in ‘Memories we Lost and Other Stories’ by Chris Wanjala.

Essay Questions - The Pearl by John Steinbeck’s

   

   GENERAL ESSAY QUESTIONS

   1)    “Colonialism is dehumanizing.” Drawing illustrations from John Steinbeck’s, “The Pearl,” write an essay in support of this statement.

   2)    The society in John Steinbeck’s, The Pearl is made of individuals who are materialistic and out to enrich themselves at all cost.  Write a composition to justify this statement.

   3)    Write an essay to show the truth of the saying ‘What you see is not always what you get’. Use illustrations from John Steinbeck’s ‘The Pearl’.

   4)    The greed exposed in various sectors in today’s society is the same one seen in the ‘The Pearl’ by John Steinbeck. Using illustrations from the text show the truth of this statement.