Athari ya sumu ya nyoka| Kigogo

Kwa kutumia mifano mwafaka, onyesha kwa hoja kumi na nne(14) jinsi sumu ya nyoka ilivyoathiri eneo la Sagamoyo katika tamthilia ya kigogo.

i)  Vifo mfano Ngao junior

ii) Watu wanageuka vipofu

iii) Ukengeushi mf. Ngurumo

iv) Kuanguka chini ovyo ovyo na kugaragara

v) Wanafunzi katika shule ya Majoka wamegeuka vichwa  maji.

vi) Hawatambui athari za ulevi.

vii) Hawaoni athari ya soko kufungwa

viii) Kupotosha vijana ( gume gume)

ix) Kupotoka kwa maadili

x) Kuvunjika kwa ndoa

Symbolism | The Pearl

John Steinbeck has extensively used symbolism in his novel “The pearl’. Discuss.

1.       The pearl

-          At first the pearl represents a stroke of divine providence. Kino’s people have a prophecy about “ pearl that might be” a perfect pearl that exists as a perfect possibility.

-          It is a symbol of greed for whoever beholds it. Kino ceases to view the pearl with optimistic delight and instead focuses on its sale with determined ambition.

-          It also brings the outside worlds destruction influence into Kino’s simple life.

-          It reflects the changes that Kino undergoes. At first it is a simple and beautiful object of nature but becomes dangerous and destructive.

LIFE IN NASILA | BLOSSOMS OF THE SAVANNAH

Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow.

Although Resian had a lot to complain and grumble about in life in their new environment, Taiyo found it tolerable. For instance, she gladly discovered that mornings in their new home began with a lively chatter of birds in the trees surrounding their house. That gave the home an atmosphere of tranquility and peace.

However, one of the unpleasant aspects that the girls had to live with was the constant violation of their privacy. In Nasila, they soon discovered, the home belonged to all the clan members. It was not an unusual thing to get up in the morning to find the living room full of men and women who came early, not for any tangible business, but simply to share a sumptuous breakfast with their kith and kin. Taiyo and Resian were soon to get used to hearing an urgent knock at the door very early in the morning.

Relevance of the Title | Blossoms of the Savannah

Simply put,blossoms of Savannah imply flowering plants which are ready to produce fruits that grow in a woodland or grassland.It brings out the uniqueness and outstanding traits of such plants that survive and thrive in harsh ecosystem.

It simple terms,the title implies outstanding achievements that are arrived at despite harsh conditions.This is the message the writer brings out by creating female characters who fight for what they believe in ultimately succeed despite the cultural hindrances that they encounter.

This title in metaphoric terms refers to the two Ole Kae lo's daughters Taiyo and Resian. The two are at the verge of womanhood and they suffer hardships after moving to the rural home of Nasila. Having grown in Nakuru town.The two were not used to the challenges that they encounter in Nasila. It is after getting to Nasila that they come face to face with the reality of the Maasai culture and traditions,most of which they consider outdated.Unlike many of their age mates,the to have not undergone the cut.This makes them to be mocked and threatened. Teiyo is forced to undergo it but Resian is lucky to escape the ordeal,she escaped from the old man who was to be her husband,Oloisuduri.She further suffers in the the hands of Olorinkoi who wants her circumcised before forcefuly taking her as his wife.

QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERS | A DOLLS HOUSE

What did the black cross on Dr.rank symbolize?The black cross is meant to symbolize death. Dr. Rank says that for the next party, he will be going as invisible. This is meant to say that he will be dead.

What's the name of Nora's maid?
The maid, whose name is Helene, is a servant in the Helmers' household.

Is Dr,. Rank In Love With Nora?In his confession, Dr. Rank reveals his love for Nora to be more honest and real, as the emotion evolved while actually spending time with her

Is Nora the only Doll in a Dolls house?Nora isn't the only doll in this house because she has made her children dolls as well.

ROLE OF NORA IN A DOLL'S HOUSE

1. Advancement of the plot - Nora is the central character in the play around whom the play circulates. As a result of her borrowing money from Krogstad, the conflict in the play is born as Krogstad tries to blackmail her with that secret, in order to make Nora’s husband, Torvald, to allow him keep his former job at the bank. When Torvald refuses, Krogstad sends him a letter to inform him about Nora’s indebtedness. Torvald’s reaction to this letter not only betrays his true nature, but also leads to Nora leaving him and her children to seek independence and freedom.

RESIAN AND TAIYO STAY AT UNCLE SIMIREN'S HOME

Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow

They were silent as they climbed the hill on their way back from Nasila to draw water .The water containers that they carried on their backs were now heavy. The straps that supported the containers pressed down their heads with a painful exhaustion.

As they walked, each one of them allowed her mind to fleeting roam the fanciful land of wishful thinking.

Taiyo and Parmuat love confessions

‘’No Joseph,”She said in an infantile whimper. “I can’t bear that we can’t express the love that we have for one another because at some primitive culture. If by loving you, I offend the sensibilities of Nasila then let me offend and face the consequences of doing so!”

“I also love you very much,”Joseph Parmuat responded finally. “I loved you the moment I saw you during your father’s homecoming ceremony. But then the clan matter came to separate us. It is true we have no blood relation. But Nasila culture dictates who are related and who are not. We are slotted among those who cannot marry,”