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Thursday, October 9, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO. 16
Mwl. Japhet Masatu akiwa na Professa GABRIEL katika Semina ya Vijana iliyofanyika pale MLIMANI CITY, DAR ES SALAAM ,TANZANIA August 2013.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO. 15
Mwl. Japhet Masatu alipohudhuria Semina ya Vijana , pale MLIMANI CITY, " BADILISHA FIKRA" AUGUST 2013, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Monday, October 6, 2014
MWL. JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO 13
Mwl. Japhet Masatu akiwa darasani na Wanafunzi wa Kidato cha nne wa SALMA KIKWETE SECONDARY SCHOOL---- 2014.
MWL JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO. 12.
Mwl. Japhet Masatu alipotembelea MABWE PANDE FOREST kwa ajili ya GEORAPHY FIELD PRACTICAL ------ 2014.
MWL. JAPHET MASATU IN COMPUTER ROOM NO . 11.
Mwl. Japhet Masatu akijifunza COMPUTER , CHUO KIKUU HURIA CHA TANZANIA, KINONDONI CENTRE , DAR ES SALAAM 2014.
MWL. JAPHET MASATU"S ALBUM NO. 9
Mwl. Japhet Masatu akiwa Mlimani City Katika Semina Ya Vijana iliyofanyika AUGUST 2014. "BADILISHA FIKRA "
Sunday, October 5, 2014
JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO 6
Mwl. Japhet Masatu akifundisha Wanafunzi wa Kidato cha nne , somo la GEOGRAPHY wa Salma Kikwete Secondary School, April 2014.
MWL. JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO 5
Wanafunzi wa kidato cha nne wa Salma kikwete Secondary Wakiwa katika Vikundi vya Kujisomea / Group Discussions. Shule hiyo ipo Manispaa ya Kinondoni , Dar es salaam, Tanzania. April 2014.
JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO 4
Wanafunzi wa Manzese Secondary Wanakabiliwa na tatizo la Viti na Meza na imewapelekea kupata shida wakati wa Kuandika nukuu / lesson notes pindi Mwalimu anapofundisha darasani. September 2014.
MWL. JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO 3
Mwl. Japhet Masatu akifundisha somo la GEOGRAPHY kidato cha pili wanafunzi wa Manzese Secondary School iliyopo Manispaa ya Kinondoni , Dar es salaam , Tanzania. September 2014.
MWL JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO 2
Mwl. Japhet Masatu akiwa darasani katika kipindi akifundisha somo la GEOGRAPHY wanafunzi wa Manzese Secondary School iliyopo Manispaa ya Kinondoni ,Dar es salaam , Tanzania. September 2014.
JAPHET MASATU ALBUM NO. 1
MWL. JAPHET MASATU AKIWA NA WANAFUNZI WA SALMA KIKWETE SECONDARY ILIYOPO KINONDONI , DAR ES SALAAM , TANZANIA. --- APRIL 2014.
Friday, October 3, 2014
JOKA LA MDIMU A.J. Safari{ H.P}---KIDATO CHA 3 NA 4
UHAKIKI---RIWAYA
JOKA LA MDIMU
MWANDISHI: ABDALA .J. SAFARI{H.P.}
MCHAPISHAJI: HUDA PUBLISHERS.
MWKA: 2007.
UTANGULIZI
RIWAYA YA JOKA LA MDIMU ni riwaya ambayo inaakisi vizuri matatizo ya KIUCHUMI ya miaka ya themanini nchini TANZANIA. RIWAYA hii inaakisi tu , haihakiki , hali ya maisha katika kipindi cha dhiki ya ukosefu wa bidhaa muhimu kama vile nguo, chakula , mafuta , spea za mashine n.k. Wakati huu wa dhiki watu wengine wanateseka na kuumia , kuna wengine wachache wanaotumia nafasi zao kuchuma kadri wanavyoweza , hasa kwa njia haramu.
UHAKIKI WA MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA KUU: Hali ngumu ya Maisha.
DHAMIRA NYINGINEZO
{1}.Rushwa katika jamii.
{2}.Urasimu.
{3}.Kutowajibika.
{4}.Nafasi ya Mwanamke katika jamii.
{5}.Mapenzi na Ndoa.
{6}. Uhujumu Uchumi na Magendo.
{7}. Ufisadi.
WAHUSIKA
{1}. AMANI---Huyu ni mhusika mkuu. Ni dereva taksi. Ni kijana mchapa kazi. Ana huruma. Ana hekima na busara.Anafaa kuigwa na jamii.
{2}. GRAY KWACHA---Huyu ni mhusika msaidizi. Ni mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Fedha za Kigeni. Ni malaya. Si mtu adilifu. Ni fisadi. Anapenda rushwa.Anafanya biashara za magendo. Hafai kuigwa.
{3}. TINO---Huyu ni mhusika mkuu msaidizi. Ni mvuta kwama. Ni baba wa watoto watatu. Ni jasiri. Ni mchapa kazi. Mwanamichezo. Anafaa kuigwa.
WAHUSIKA WENGINE:
----JINJA MALONI , DAKTARI MIKWALA ,SHIRAZ BHANJ , ZITTO ,CHECHE ,
JOKA LA MDIMU
MWANDISHI: ABDALA .J. SAFARI{H.P.}
MCHAPISHAJI: HUDA PUBLISHERS.
MWKA: 2007.
UTANGULIZI
RIWAYA YA JOKA LA MDIMU ni riwaya ambayo inaakisi vizuri matatizo ya KIUCHUMI ya miaka ya themanini nchini TANZANIA. RIWAYA hii inaakisi tu , haihakiki , hali ya maisha katika kipindi cha dhiki ya ukosefu wa bidhaa muhimu kama vile nguo, chakula , mafuta , spea za mashine n.k. Wakati huu wa dhiki watu wengine wanateseka na kuumia , kuna wengine wachache wanaotumia nafasi zao kuchuma kadri wanavyoweza , hasa kwa njia haramu.
UHAKIKI WA MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA KUU: Hali ngumu ya Maisha.
DHAMIRA NYINGINEZO
{1}.Rushwa katika jamii.
{2}.Urasimu.
{3}.Kutowajibika.
{4}.Nafasi ya Mwanamke katika jamii.
{5}.Mapenzi na Ndoa.
{6}. Uhujumu Uchumi na Magendo.
{7}. Ufisadi.
WAHUSIKA
{1}. AMANI---Huyu ni mhusika mkuu. Ni dereva taksi. Ni kijana mchapa kazi. Ana huruma. Ana hekima na busara.Anafaa kuigwa na jamii.
{2}. GRAY KWACHA---Huyu ni mhusika msaidizi. Ni mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Fedha za Kigeni. Ni malaya. Si mtu adilifu. Ni fisadi. Anapenda rushwa.Anafanya biashara za magendo. Hafai kuigwa.
{3}. TINO---Huyu ni mhusika mkuu msaidizi. Ni mvuta kwama. Ni baba wa watoto watatu. Ni jasiri. Ni mchapa kazi. Mwanamichezo. Anafaa kuigwa.
WAHUSIKA WENGINE:
----JINJA MALONI , DAKTARI MIKWALA ,SHIRAZ BHANJ , ZITTO ,CHECHE ,
WATOTO WA MAMA N" TILIE -------- E. Mbogo H .P} ---KIDATO CHA 3 NA 4
UHAKIKI : RIWAYA
WATOTO WA MAMA N"TILIE
MWANDISHI: EMMANUEL MBOGO
WACHAPISHAJI : HEKO PUBLISHERS
MWAKA : 2002.
UTANGULIZI
WATOTO WA MAMA NTILIE ni riwaya iliyotungwa na mwandishi maarufu wa RIWAYA na TAMTHILIYA EMMANUEL MBOGO na kuchapishwa na HEKO PUBLISHERS LTD MWAKA 2002. Ni RIWAYA inayochambua kwa kina adha wazipatazo akina mama ntilie. Hawa wametapakaa mijini huku wakifanya BIASHARA YA KUUZA VYAKULA ili kutafuta chochote cha kuwawezesha kutunza familia zao.
MWANDISHI anatueleza kuwa akina mama hawa wanaisi maisha magumu . WATOTO wao ambao wangewasaidia hapo mbeleni hawapati ELIMU kutokana na kukosa mahitaji muhimu ya shule , matokeo yake wanajiingiza katika matendo MAOVU ikiwa ni pamoja na matumizi ya MADAWA YA KULEVYA ,UVUTAJI BANGI na UJAMBAZI.
MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA
{1}.Umaskini.
{2}.Suala la Elimu.
{3}.Suala la Malezi
{4}.Nafasi ya mwanamke katika jamii.
{5}. Wizi , Ujambazi na biashara ya madawa ya kulevya.
{6}. Mapenzi.
{7}. Migogoro.
WAHUSIKA WAKUU
{1}. MAMANTILIE{ MAMA ZITA}---Huyu ni mke wa mzee Lomolomo. Ni mama mzazi wa Zita na Peter. Anajihusisha na biashara ya kuuza chakula gengeni.
{2}. MZEE LOMOLOMO ---Mumewe Mamantilie na baba yao ZITA na PETER.
{3}.PETER ---Ni mtoto wa kiume wa Mamantilie na mzee Lomolomo.
{4}.ZITA ---Ni mtoto mwingine wa Mzee Lomolomo.
{5} MWALIMU CHIKOYA.
{6}.DOTO NA KURWA
{7}.ZENABU.
{8}. MUSA.
WATOTO WA MAMA N"TILIE
MWANDISHI: EMMANUEL MBOGO
WACHAPISHAJI : HEKO PUBLISHERS
MWAKA : 2002.
UTANGULIZI
WATOTO WA MAMA NTILIE ni riwaya iliyotungwa na mwandishi maarufu wa RIWAYA na TAMTHILIYA EMMANUEL MBOGO na kuchapishwa na HEKO PUBLISHERS LTD MWAKA 2002. Ni RIWAYA inayochambua kwa kina adha wazipatazo akina mama ntilie. Hawa wametapakaa mijini huku wakifanya BIASHARA YA KUUZA VYAKULA ili kutafuta chochote cha kuwawezesha kutunza familia zao.
MWANDISHI anatueleza kuwa akina mama hawa wanaisi maisha magumu . WATOTO wao ambao wangewasaidia hapo mbeleni hawapati ELIMU kutokana na kukosa mahitaji muhimu ya shule , matokeo yake wanajiingiza katika matendo MAOVU ikiwa ni pamoja na matumizi ya MADAWA YA KULEVYA ,UVUTAJI BANGI na UJAMBAZI.
MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA
{1}.Umaskini.
{2}.Suala la Elimu.
{3}.Suala la Malezi
{4}.Nafasi ya mwanamke katika jamii.
{5}. Wizi , Ujambazi na biashara ya madawa ya kulevya.
{6}. Mapenzi.
{7}. Migogoro.
WAHUSIKA WAKUU
{1}. MAMANTILIE{ MAMA ZITA}---Huyu ni mke wa mzee Lomolomo. Ni mama mzazi wa Zita na Peter. Anajihusisha na biashara ya kuuza chakula gengeni.
{2}. MZEE LOMOLOMO ---Mumewe Mamantilie na baba yao ZITA na PETER.
{3}.PETER ---Ni mtoto wa kiume wa Mamantilie na mzee Lomolomo.
{4}.ZITA ---Ni mtoto mwingine wa Mzee Lomolomo.
{5} MWALIMU CHIKOYA.
{6}.DOTO NA KURWA
{7}.ZENABU.
{8}. MUSA.
TAKADINI Na Benson Hanson {MBS}----KIDATO CHA 3 NA 4
UHAKIKI : RIWAYA
TAKADINI
MWANDISHI: BENSON HANSON.
WACHAPISHAJI : METHEWS BOOKSTORE AND STATIONERS.
MANDHARI : RIWAYA hii imetumia mandhari ya Vijijini katika nchi ya Zimbabwe katika karne ya 19. Katika masimulizi haya ya riwaya mandhari yake inaweza kugusa vijiji vya nchi nyingi za KIAFRIKA ambazo zipo katika dunia ya tatu. { nchi zinazoendelea }.
MWAKA: 2004.
MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA KUU :
UKOMBOZI WA KIUTAMADUNI
--Ndoa.
--Mirathi.
--Uhai
--Maamuzi.
--Mgawanyo wa kazi.
--Mgawanyo wa mapato na umilikaji wa mali.
--Elimu.
--Utu.
DHAMIRA NDOGO NDOGO
---Mapenzi.
---Ndoa.
---Imani Potofu / Dhana potofu.
---Upendo.
---Ujasiri.
---Malezi ya watoto.
----Umoja na mshikamano
---Elimu.
---Nafasi ya mwanamke katika jamii na ujinsia
WAHUSIKA
TAKADINI
---Huyu ndiye mhusika mkuu wa riwaya hii.
---Ni mtoto wa kwanza wa Sekai.
---Ni mlemavu{ Zeruzeru } na ana tatizo la mguu.
---Kijana wa Kiume.
---Ni mchapakazi na mtu anayependa kujifunza.
---Ni mwenye huruma.
----Ni mtiifu.
---Ni jasiri
---Ni mwanamapinduzi..
---Ni mhanga wa mila na desturi mbaya zinazobagua walemavu.
----Anafaa kuigwa na jamii.
SEKAI :
---Huyu ni mhusika mkuu msaidizi.
---Ni mke wa kwanza wa MAKWATI.
---Ni mwanamke mchapakazi.
---Ni mhanga wa mila na desturi zilizopitwa na wakati.
---Ni mwanamapinduzi.
---Ni mama mzazi wa TAKADINI.
---Ni jasiri.
---Ni mwenye huruma.
---Ni mwenye busara.
----Ni mvumilivu.
----Ni mnyenyekevu
----Ni mchapakazi.
----Ni MPOLE.
---Ni mama mzazi na mlezi mzuri wa familia.
---Ni mama mwenye UPENDO.
---Ni mpishi mzuri wa chakula.
---Anafaa kuigwa na jamii.
MAKWATI
----Ni mume wa SEKAI.
---Ni baba mzazi wa TAKADINI.
---Ni mume mwenye wake wannne,
---Ana UPENDO kwa mkewe.
----Ni mwoga.
---Ni mkale.
Wake wengine wa MZEE MAKWATI ni DARAI , RUMBIDZAI ,
WAHUSIKA WENGINE :
CHIVERO , MTEMI MASASA, SHINGAI , TENDAI , Nhamo , Maishingai , Pindai , Ambuya Tungai , Ambupa Shugu , Pedeisai , Mtemi Zvedi , Tupfmaneyi , Chengatai, Chido , Ambuya Rekai , Mtemi Chinjeyari.
MASHAIRI YA CHEKA CHEKA Na Theobald Mvungi. KIDATO CHA 3 NA 4.
UHAKIKI : USHAIRI
MASHAIRI YA CHEKA CHEKA
MWANDISHI : THEOBALD MVUNGI.
WACHAPISHAJI : EP & D. LTD
MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA
{1}.Dhamira ya Ukweli.
{2}.Dhamira ya Siasa.
----Mfumo wa Siasa ya Chama Kimoja.
----Demokrasia.
----Suala la kutetea Haki.
----Uzembe na Ukasuku.
----Rushwa na Ulanguzi.
----Ufujaji wa fedha za Umma.
{3}. Mapenzi.
{4}. Dini.
{5}. Uhusiano wa kimataifa.
{6}. Maisha.
MASHAIRI YA CHEKA CHEKA
MWANDISHI : THEOBALD MVUNGI.
WACHAPISHAJI : EP & D. LTD
MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA
{1}.Dhamira ya Ukweli.
{2}.Dhamira ya Siasa.
----Mfumo wa Siasa ya Chama Kimoja.
----Demokrasia.
----Suala la kutetea Haki.
----Uzembe na Ukasuku.
----Rushwa na Ulanguzi.
----Ufujaji wa fedha za Umma.
{3}. Mapenzi.
{4}. Dini.
{5}. Uhusiano wa kimataifa.
{6}. Maisha.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
WASAKATONGE na Mohamed S. Khatibu. KIDATO CHA 3 NA 4.
UHAKIKI : USHAIRI
WASAKATONGE
MWANDISHI: MOHAMED S. KHATIBU
WACHAPISHAJI: DUP
MWAKA: 2003.
MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA KUU
{i}. Ujenzi wa jamii mpya.
{ii}. Ukombozi.
UJENZI WA JAMII MPYA
{i}. Kupiga vita Uongozi mbaya.
{ii}.Kuwa na demokrasia ya kweli na utu.
{iii}. Kupiga vita matabaka.
{iv}.Kupiga vita Unafiki na Usaliti.
{v}.Umuhimu wa kufanya kazi kwa bidii.
{vi}.Kupiga vita Ukoloni mamboleo.
{vii}.Kupiga vita mmomonyoko wa maadili.
{viii}. Kupiga vita hali ngumu ya maisha.
DHAMIRA NDOGONDOGO
{i}. Mapenzi.
{ii}. Nafasi ya mwanamke katika jamii.
WASAKATONGE
MWANDISHI: MOHAMED S. KHATIBU
WACHAPISHAJI: DUP
MWAKA: 2003.
MAUDHUI
DHAMIRA KUU
{i}. Ujenzi wa jamii mpya.
{ii}. Ukombozi.
UJENZI WA JAMII MPYA
{i}. Kupiga vita Uongozi mbaya.
{ii}.Kuwa na demokrasia ya kweli na utu.
{iii}. Kupiga vita matabaka.
{iv}.Kupiga vita Unafiki na Usaliti.
{v}.Umuhimu wa kufanya kazi kwa bidii.
{vi}.Kupiga vita Ukoloni mamboleo.
{vii}.Kupiga vita mmomonyoko wa maadili.
{viii}. Kupiga vita hali ngumu ya maisha.
DHAMIRA NDOGONDOGO
{i}. Mapenzi.
{ii}. Nafasi ya mwanamke katika jamii.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
GROWING UP WITH POETRY BY DAVID RUBADIRI.
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
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
Monday, September 22, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
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.
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