RESPONSE TO READING
POETRY
GROWING UP WITH POETRY
EDITOR : DAVID RUBADIRI.
PUBLISHER : HEINEMANN.
YEAR: 1981
{1}. BUILDING THE NATION ( Henry Barlow )
What is the poem about ?
It is an IRONY towards the concept of building the nation. The poet ironically discusses two types of nation builders. There are those who are building the nation in terms of feeding the stomach and the second type of people are those who are building the nation when their stomachs are empty.
THEMES
{1}. Classes in the Society.
{2}. Misuse Of Resources.
{3}. Consciousness / Awareness.
{2}. A FREEDOM SONG ( Marjorie Olude Macgoye )
what is the poem about ?
The poem is about a girl called ATIENO , who is humiliated by her own blood uncle. She lives in a bad condition and she is not sent to school as other children although her age allows her to be at school.
who is speaking in the poem ? The person who speaks in this poem is Atieno"s uncle.
THEMES
{1}.Humiliation.
{2}.Oppression.
{3}. Segregation
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SUMMONS BY. RICHARD S. MABALA.
RESPONSE TO READING
POETRY
SUMMONS
AUTHOR : RICHARD S. MABALA.
PUBLISHER : TANZANIA PUBLISHING HOUSE
YEAR: 1980
{1}.SUNRISE { Jwani Mwaikusa }
The poem is about the sons of the land who have risen up singing the beauty of the sunrise. They are challenging the enemy waiting for a victory at sunset
The poem talks about evils of colonialism / imperialism or an Oppressive ruling class i.e. Exploitation , Oppression , Humiliation , of the lower classes by the power by the powerful class.
{2}.YOU ARE LOST { Isaac Mruma }.
The poem is about a man who is complaining about his sister who seems to be involved in commercial sex. He is not happy with this behavoiur. She is not faithful in LOVE. She is a kind of woman who makes love for money. This poem is a reflection of people who are not trustful.
The possible themes in this poem include PROSTITUTION OF WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY , UNTRUE LOVE ,EXPLOITATION ,AWARENESS AND HYPOCRISY.
{3}.HOLLOW HEADS { Jwani Mwaikusa }
The poem is about an individual who complains about oppression. He says, he is tortred, oppressed. He is tired of being oppressed and he or she has decided to wage war against all evils.
THEMES
{1}.Sacrifice.
{2}. Protest.
{3}. Consciousness.
{4}. Oppression.
{4}.DEVELOPMENT{ Kundi Faraja }
The poem is about development in developing countries. The poet argues that whenever there is selfishness , corruption , exploitation and oppression there will be no development. This is reveled in the last stanza.
THEMES
{1}.Selfishness.
{2}.Corruption.
{3}.Classes in the society.
{4}.Poor Social Services.
{5}.LIVE AND LET DIE { Kundi Faraja }
The poem is about a poor person who is disappointed with the existing system. The relationship between the developed countries and developing countries is exploitative in nature.
THEMES
{1}.Exploitation.
{2}.Impact of Neo--colonialism to Developing Countries.
{3}.Poor living conditions.
{4. Classes in the society.
POETRY
SUMMONS
AUTHOR : RICHARD S. MABALA.
PUBLISHER : TANZANIA PUBLISHING HOUSE
YEAR: 1980
{1}.SUNRISE { Jwani Mwaikusa }
The poem is about the sons of the land who have risen up singing the beauty of the sunrise. They are challenging the enemy waiting for a victory at sunset
The poem talks about evils of colonialism / imperialism or an Oppressive ruling class i.e. Exploitation , Oppression , Humiliation , of the lower classes by the power by the powerful class.
{2}.YOU ARE LOST { Isaac Mruma }.
The poem is about a man who is complaining about his sister who seems to be involved in commercial sex. He is not happy with this behavoiur. She is not faithful in LOVE. She is a kind of woman who makes love for money. This poem is a reflection of people who are not trustful.
The possible themes in this poem include PROSTITUTION OF WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY , UNTRUE LOVE ,EXPLOITATION ,AWARENESS AND HYPOCRISY.
{3}.HOLLOW HEADS { Jwani Mwaikusa }
The poem is about an individual who complains about oppression. He says, he is tortred, oppressed. He is tired of being oppressed and he or she has decided to wage war against all evils.
THEMES
{1}.Sacrifice.
{2}. Protest.
{3}. Consciousness.
{4}. Oppression.
{4}.DEVELOPMENT{ Kundi Faraja }
The poem is about development in developing countries. The poet argues that whenever there is selfishness , corruption , exploitation and oppression there will be no development. This is reveled in the last stanza.
THEMES
{1}.Selfishness.
{2}.Corruption.
{3}.Classes in the society.
{4}.Poor Social Services.
{5}.LIVE AND LET DIE { Kundi Faraja }
The poem is about a poor person who is disappointed with the existing system. The relationship between the developed countries and developing countries is exploitative in nature.
THEMES
{1}.Exploitation.
{2}.Impact of Neo--colonialism to Developing Countries.
{3}.Poor living conditions.
{4. Classes in the society.
SONG OF LAWINO & OCOL BY. OKOT P" BITEK
RESPONSE TO READING
POETRY
SONG OF LAWINO & OCOL
AUTHOR : OKOT P" BITEK
PUBLISHER : EAPH
YEAR : 1979
THEMES
{1}. African Tradition.
{2}. Protest.
{3}. Conflict.
{4}. Disunity / Alienation.
{5}. Hypocrisy.
{6}.Betrayal.
{7}.Position of Women in Society.
{8}. Western Culture.
CHARACTERIZTION
{1}. LAWINO---- An African woman who lacks FORMAL EDUCATION and who is not Converted to CHRISTIANITY. A strong upholder of African tradition ( good or bad ).She is proud of her womanly and cultural accomplishment. She despises all the new ways ( good or bad ) being followed by her husband , OCOL.
{2}.OCOL----An African man who has got WESTERN EDUCATION ( UNIVERSITY EDUCATION ). He imitates the whitemen in everything and he is proud of and upholds all WESTERN ways(good or bad ).He despises all traditional ways of life ( good or bad ).
{3}.CLEMENTINE ------She is a modern girl. She is OCOL"S GIRL FRIEND and a rival OF LAWINO. She is a westernized woman who symbolizes WESTERN FASHIONS and behaviours of women. She imitates the white women in their ways She is fond of ARTIFICIALITIES. She is arrogant.
POETRY
SONG OF LAWINO & OCOL
AUTHOR : OKOT P" BITEK
PUBLISHER : EAPH
YEAR : 1979
THEMES
{1}. African Tradition.
{2}. Protest.
{3}. Conflict.
{4}. Disunity / Alienation.
{5}. Hypocrisy.
{6}.Betrayal.
{7}.Position of Women in Society.
{8}. Western Culture.
CHARACTERIZTION
{1}. LAWINO---- An African woman who lacks FORMAL EDUCATION and who is not Converted to CHRISTIANITY. A strong upholder of African tradition ( good or bad ).She is proud of her womanly and cultural accomplishment. She despises all the new ways ( good or bad ) being followed by her husband , OCOL.
{2}.OCOL----An African man who has got WESTERN EDUCATION ( UNIVERSITY EDUCATION ). He imitates the whitemen in everything and he is proud of and upholds all WESTERN ways(good or bad ).He despises all traditional ways of life ( good or bad ).
{3}.CLEMENTINE ------She is a modern girl. She is OCOL"S GIRL FRIEND and a rival OF LAWINO. She is a westernized woman who symbolizes WESTERN FASHIONS and behaviours of women. She imitates the white women in their ways She is fond of ARTIFICIALITIES. She is arrogant.
THE LION AND THE JEWEL BY. WOLE SOYINKA
RESPONSE TO READING
PLAYS
THE LION AND THE JEWEL
AUTHOR: WOLE SOYINKA
SETTING: The play is set in ILUJINLE , A YORUBA VILLAGE IN NIGERIA , THE TIME FOR PENETRATION OF WESTERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
PUBLISHER: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.
YEAR: 1963
THE CONTENT OF THE PLAY
{1}. Women Emancipation.
{2}. A Clash between Cultures.
{3} Misuse of Power.
{4}. Irresponsibility.
{5}. Conflict.
{6}.Betrayal.
{7}. Alienation.
{8}. Polygamy.
{9}. Protest.
CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION
{1}. Lakunle.
{2}.Sidi.
{3}. Baroka.
{4}. Sadiku.
PLAYS
THE LION AND THE JEWEL
AUTHOR: WOLE SOYINKA
SETTING: The play is set in ILUJINLE , A YORUBA VILLAGE IN NIGERIA , THE TIME FOR PENETRATION OF WESTERN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
PUBLISHER: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.
YEAR: 1963
THE CONTENT OF THE PLAY
{1}. Women Emancipation.
{2}. A Clash between Cultures.
{3} Misuse of Power.
{4}. Irresponsibility.
{5}. Conflict.
{6}.Betrayal.
{7}. Alienation.
{8}. Polygamy.
{9}. Protest.
CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION
{1}. Lakunle.
{2}.Sidi.
{3}. Baroka.
{4}. Sadiku.
Friday, September 12, 2014
THIS TIME TOMORROW BY. NGUGI WA THION"GO
RESPONSE TO READING
PLAYS
THIS TIME TOMORROW
AUTHOR: NGUGI WA THION"GO
SETTING: UHURU MARKET ( THE SUBURB ) IN KENYA.
PUBLISHER: HEINEMANN
THEMES
{1}.Protest.
{2}.Betrayal.
{3}.Humiliation or Dehumanization.
{4}.New Cultural Aspects.
{5}.Inter--tribal Marriages and Mistrust.
{6}.Modernity and Conservation.
{7}.Land alienation.
{8}. Tribalism.
{9}. Disunity.
{10}.Ignorance / Illiteracy.
{11}.Conflict.
{12}.Colonial legacy.
{13}.Building the Future.
{14}.Illusion.
{15}.Disillusionment.
{16}.Social Stratification / Segregation.
{17}.Sanitation.
{18}.Awareness.
{19}. The plight of Women / Girls.
{20}.The use of Media.
FORM
CHARACTERIZATION
{1}. Njago.
{2}. Wanjiro.
{3}.Stranger.
{4}.Shoemaker
{5}.Inspector Kiongo.
{6}.Asinjo.
{7}.Tinsmith.
{8}.Journalist.
{9}. Editor.
{10}. Police Officer.
{11}.Policemen.
{12}.Crowd.
{13}; 1 st Customer. / 2 nd Customer. / 3rd Customer
PLAYS
THIS TIME TOMORROW
AUTHOR: NGUGI WA THION"GO
SETTING: UHURU MARKET ( THE SUBURB ) IN KENYA.
PUBLISHER: HEINEMANN
THEMES
{1}.Protest.
{2}.Betrayal.
{3}.Humiliation or Dehumanization.
{4}.New Cultural Aspects.
{5}.Inter--tribal Marriages and Mistrust.
{6}.Modernity and Conservation.
{7}.Land alienation.
{8}. Tribalism.
{9}. Disunity.
{10}.Ignorance / Illiteracy.
{11}.Conflict.
{12}.Colonial legacy.
{13}.Building the Future.
{14}.Illusion.
{15}.Disillusionment.
{16}.Social Stratification / Segregation.
{17}.Sanitation.
{18}.Awareness.
{19}. The plight of Women / Girls.
{20}.The use of Media.
FORM
CHARACTERIZATION
{1}. Njago.
{2}. Wanjiro.
{3}.Stranger.
{4}.Shoemaker
{5}.Inspector Kiongo.
{6}.Asinjo.
{7}.Tinsmith.
{8}.Journalist.
{9}. Editor.
{10}. Police Officer.
{11}.Policemen.
{12}.Crowd.
{13}; 1 st Customer. / 2 nd Customer. / 3rd Customer
THREE SUITORS ONE HUSBAND BY. GUILLAUME OYONO--MBIA
RESPONSE TO READING
PLAYS
THREE SUITORS ONE HUSBAND
AUTHOR : O. MBIA ( 1994 ) , EYRE METHUEN
YEAR: 1960
THEMATIC ANALYSIS
TRADITION AND FAMILY
{1}.Economy.
{2}.Religion.
{3}.Bride Price.
{4}.Taboo.
{5}.Superstition.
{6}.Traditional Dances.
{7}. Meetings.
{8}.Polygamy.
{9}. Eating Etiquette.
{10}.Position of Women.
{11}.Family and the Community.
{12}.Change.
{13}.The Influence of Money.
{14}.Nepotism / Favouritism,
{15}.Misuse of Power and Despise.
{16}. Conflicts.
{17}. Contradictions.
{18}.Dilemma.
{19}. Colonial Influence.
{20}.Awareness.
{21}.Illusion.
CHARACTERIZATION:
{1}.Abessolo.
{2}. Bella.
{3}.Ondua.
{4}.Atangana
{5}.Makrita.
{6}.Mbarga.
{7}.Sanga-- Titi.
{8}.Mbia.
{9}.Matalina.
{10}.Oyono.
{11}.Julliette.
{12}.Kouma.
PLAYS
THREE SUITORS ONE HUSBAND
AUTHOR : O. MBIA ( 1994 ) , EYRE METHUEN
YEAR: 1960
THEMATIC ANALYSIS
TRADITION AND FAMILY
{1}.Economy.
{2}.Religion.
{3}.Bride Price.
{4}.Taboo.
{5}.Superstition.
{6}.Traditional Dances.
{7}. Meetings.
{8}.Polygamy.
{9}. Eating Etiquette.
{10}.Position of Women.
{11}.Family and the Community.
{12}.Change.
{13}.The Influence of Money.
{14}.Nepotism / Favouritism,
{15}.Misuse of Power and Despise.
{16}. Conflicts.
{17}. Contradictions.
{18}.Dilemma.
{19}. Colonial Influence.
{20}.Awareness.
{21}.Illusion.
CHARACTERIZATION:
{1}.Abessolo.
{2}. Bella.
{3}.Ondua.
{4}.Atangana
{5}.Makrita.
{6}.Mbarga.
{7}.Sanga-- Titi.
{8}.Mbia.
{9}.Matalina.
{10}.Oyono.
{11}.Julliette.
{12}.Kouma.
THE BLACK HERMIT BY. NGUGI WA THIONG"O.
RESPONSE TO READING
PLAYS
THE BLACK HERMIT
AUTHOR: NGUGI WA THION"GO
PUBLISHER : EAST AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS
YEAR: 1968
This play was first produced by The Makerere College Students Dramatic Society at the Uganda National Theatre in November, 1962 , when the EAST AFRICAN COUNTRIES had attained independence.
THEMATIC ANALYSIS
{1}.Disunity.
{2}.Buiding the future(changes).
{3}.Protest.
{4}.Tradition & the family.
----Marriage Issues.
----Superstition.
----Religion
CHARACTERIZATION
{1}.Remi.
{2}.Omange
{3}.Thoni.
{4}.Nyobi.
{5}.Jane.
{6}.Pastor.
{7}.Leader & Elders.
{8}.Woman.
PLAYS
THE BLACK HERMIT
AUTHOR: NGUGI WA THION"GO
PUBLISHER : EAST AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS
YEAR: 1968
This play was first produced by The Makerere College Students Dramatic Society at the Uganda National Theatre in November, 1962 , when the EAST AFRICAN COUNTRIES had attained independence.
THEMATIC ANALYSIS
{1}.Disunity.
{2}.Buiding the future(changes).
{3}.Protest.
{4}.Tradition & the family.
----Marriage Issues.
----Superstition.
----Religion
CHARACTERIZATION
{1}.Remi.
{2}.Omange
{3}.Thoni.
{4}.Nyobi.
{5}.Jane.
{6}.Pastor.
{7}.Leader & Elders.
{8}.Woman.
A WREATH FOR FR. MAYOR BY S.N. NDUNGURU.
RESPONSE TO READING
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
A WREATH FOR FR. MAYOR
AUTHOR: S.N. NDUGURU
PUBLISHER: HEINEMANN
YEAR: 1997
SETTING: Tanzania Mainland. The novel is set in Tanzania and some other parts in EUROPE.
CONTENT
THEMES
{1}. Disease.
{2}.Conflict.
{3}.Torture and Human rights violation.
{4}.Exploitation.
{5}.Poverty.
{6}. Irresponsibility.
{7}. Religion & Beliefs
{8}. Infidelity.
FORM
CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION.
{1}. Father Denis Moyo.
{2}. Kalistus.
{3}. James O"brien and Calabrin.
{4}.Bwanali.
{5}Bwanapima.
{6}.Papandreau"s Gang.
{7}. Paul
{8}.Mpangala.
{9}. Father Mayer.
{10}.Sister Gaudiosa.
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
A WREATH FOR FR. MAYOR
AUTHOR: S.N. NDUGURU
PUBLISHER: HEINEMANN
YEAR: 1997
SETTING: Tanzania Mainland. The novel is set in Tanzania and some other parts in EUROPE.
CONTENT
THEMES
{1}. Disease.
{2}.Conflict.
{3}.Torture and Human rights violation.
{4}.Exploitation.
{5}.Poverty.
{6}. Irresponsibility.
{7}. Religion & Beliefs
{8}. Infidelity.
FORM
CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION.
{1}. Father Denis Moyo.
{2}. Kalistus.
{3}. James O"brien and Calabrin.
{4}.Bwanali.
{5}Bwanapima.
{6}.Papandreau"s Gang.
{7}. Paul
{8}.Mpangala.
{9}. Father Mayer.
{10}.Sister Gaudiosa.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
WEEP NOT , CHILD BY. NGUGI WA THIONG"O.
RESPONSE TO
READING
NOVELS AND
SHORT STORIES
WEEP NOT , CHILD
AUTHOR:
NGUGI WA THIONG”O.
SETTING:
In KENYA before
Independence, particulary
during the struggle
for Independence.
THEMES IN
THE NOVEL
{1}.Exploitation of
Manpower.
{2}.Colonial
rule and
dictatorship.
{3}.Struggle for
change.
{4}.Conflicts.
{5}.Insecurity.
{6}.Betrayal.
{7}.Victimization.
CHARACTERS
IN
THE NOVEL
{1}. Ngotho.
{2}.Njoroge.
{3}.Jacob.
{4}.Mr. Howlands.
{5}.
Teacher Isaka.
{6}.
The barber.
{7}. Nganga.
{8}.Mwihaki
PASSED LIKE A SHADOW BY. BERNARD MAPALALA
RESPONSE
TO READING
NOVELS AND
SHORT STORIES
PASSED LIKE
A SHADOW
AUTHOR:
Bernard Mapalala
YEAR:2006,
DUP
THEMES
{1}.AIDS pandemic{slim}.
{2}.Promiscuity and
Infidelity/ Prostitution.
{3}.Family conflicts.
{4}.Peer pressure
and Influence.
{5}.Ignorance and
Superstition.
{6}.Influence of
parents on their
children
{7}.
Position of a
woman.
{8}.The Influence
of Power.
SETTING:
In Uganda , after Independence during
the end of the UGANDA
& TANZANIA WAR at the
period of Idd
Amin”s rule in
UGANDA.
CHARACTERS
AND CHARACTERIZATION
---ADYERI
---AMOTI
---ABOOKI
--ATWOKI
--VICKY
--BIRUNGI
--DAVID
---EDDA
---JOHN
--ALUGANYIRA
---TUSIIME AND
KUNIHIRA
---UNCLE ARAALI
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
SPARED BY. S.N. NDUNGURU
SPARED NOVEL.
AUTHOR : S.N. NDUGURU
SETTING: TANZANIA AND SWEDEN
PUBLISHER : MKUKI NA NYOTA PUBLISHERS
YEAR: 2004
THEMES IN THE NOVEL
{1}. CORRUPTION.
{2}.NEPOTISM.
{3}.SABOTAGE AND TERRORISM.
{4}.BETRAYAL.
{5}.HYPOCRICY.
{6}.EXPLOITATION.
{7}.NEO--COLONIALISM AND DEPENDENCY.
{8}.LUCK AND FATE.
{9}.CONFLICT.
CHARACTERS ANALYSIS
{1}. CHRIS MAYESA.
{2}.TOM NYIRENDA.
{3}.PROFESSOR DAVID CHAMBAKARE.
{4}.HON. PETER MSOKONDE.
{5}.MR. MARTIN WICKMAN.
{6}.LINDA WICKMAN.
{7}HON. SHEDRICK YALOMBA.
{8}.MR. OSWALD MKANGAMA.
AUTHOR : S.N. NDUGURU
SETTING: TANZANIA AND SWEDEN
PUBLISHER : MKUKI NA NYOTA PUBLISHERS
YEAR: 2004
THEMES IN THE NOVEL
{1}. CORRUPTION.
{2}.NEPOTISM.
{3}.SABOTAGE AND TERRORISM.
{4}.BETRAYAL.
{5}.HYPOCRICY.
{6}.EXPLOITATION.
{7}.NEO--COLONIALISM AND DEPENDENCY.
{8}.LUCK AND FATE.
{9}.CONFLICT.
CHARACTERS ANALYSIS
{1}. CHRIS MAYESA.
{2}.TOM NYIRENDA.
{3}.PROFESSOR DAVID CHAMBAKARE.
{4}.HON. PETER MSOKONDE.
{5}.MR. MARTIN WICKMAN.
{6}.LINDA WICKMAN.
{7}HON. SHEDRICK YALOMBA.
{8}.MR. OSWALD MKANGAMA.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
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