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,”

“No, it can’t be. I cannot accept its verdict,”

She said petulantly her words agonised.” No way, never!” She stopped, confused and angry with herself at her inarticulate outburst. She took several long steadying breaths and then said,” I cannot accept that a culture that does not feed feed, clothe or house me comes to control may life. Our lives belong to us, Joseph. The destiny of our lives is in our own hands. We should guard in jealously.” At last they drew a little part. His eyes were open, honest and steady upon her face.

QUESTIONS

         1. What happens before this excerpt?  (3mks)

         2.  For both Joseph and Taiyo, give and illustrate two character traits.           (4mks)

         3.  How is dialogue significant in this excerpt? (4mks)

         4.  Explain any two thematic concerns addressed in this except.        (4mks)

         5.  From elsewhere in the novel, how does Joseph sacrifice for his love for Taiyo.     (4mks)

         6. Explain the meaning of the following vocabulary as used in the excerpt.    (4mks)

           a) destiny

           b) infantile

           c) Petulantly

           d) primitive

     7.  What happens immediately after this extract?             (2mks)