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CHAPTER 5 RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICTThe delegation from Sakwa arrives in Yimbo and is coolly received. Being accused of witchcraft was no light matter and the people of Yimbo were not pleased. The elders are gathered and Akoko is asked to give her version of events. She presents the accusations made against her that in... |
Akoko prays earnestly that no harm should come to her son. The chief organises for search parties to follow them. Unfortunately they return two days later and report that the three were picked up by white men and could not be traced farther. Akoko who was devastated by her son s disappearance has a sense of foreboding ... |
Akoko takes her husband s spear and shield and mourns him in great song and style. Owang Sino who had done his best to make his mother happy dies son after the birth of his son, owuor Sino. Alando does not stay to defend her son but chooses to get inherited soon after. The chief stool is passed to Otieno Kembo as the y... |
The D.O. Ask s that the case be postpone for three months so that the claims may be investigated. The twins embellish the story that they tell to the future generations. Akoko returns to Sakwa to find Otieno's greed having grown a great deal and her wealth significantly reduced. Investigators come to Sakwa, and the dis... |
In despair and with only one child, she joins Christianity. Sheleaves her mother, daughter and nephew in Aluor to satisfy her quest but returns having failed. She learns the hard way that, it s better to be content than trying to find happiness where there is none. The biggest sacrifice ever in part II however is when ... |
She explains herself to the catechist on the morning of the next day. He takes her to the chapel and she is inducted in to Christianity. She learns the ways of the new religion quickly and thirstily. She is then baptised Maria. CHAPTER 3 NYABERA'S RETURNNyabera returns from Gem and goes to her mother in Yimbo. Though A... |
There are very few girls as the society does not value the education of the girl child. Also a lot of girls get married at a young age. Elizabeth proves to be diligent and tops the class all through. By the time she sits for the final exam she is the only girl in the class. She excels and is invited to a teachers' trai... |
To the surprise of mark and his delegation, the bride price is set at a token bull, two cows and six goats. There is much celebration after the negotiations are completed. Akoko is hard laughing with her grandson in law. She dies peacefully in her sleep later in the nightCHAPTER 9 AKOKO IS LAID TO RESTAkoko is buried i... |
The two parents provide education food and shelter to their new life and work best to establish family unity. Despite her love for her children, Elizabeth keeps a straight head and clear vision not to spoil her kids. She stands behind when Aoro is punished by his father, though she knew the punishment was punitive and ... |
He now has seven children that include Vera, Becky, Aoro, Antony, Opiyo Odongo and Mary. Vera is an excellent student in school. Becky on the other hand does not give her studies much effort. Vera excels in her primary level exam and is called to a national school which she declines as she wanted that to go to her sist... |
Mark deals with him by telling to seek his own food and shelter. Aoro is remorseful and fears his father. He returns to school and does his best. CHAPTER 5 MARY'S BIRTHThe chapter takes us back to the birth the pregnancy was difficult for Elizabeth. She developed high blood pressure and threatened miscarriage on severa... |
Vera meets Tommy Muhambe who is particularly persistent. She brings up the question on whether she can go to a movie with Tommy to her father during dinner. When the results are announced, Aoro excels with 6 distinctions, Vera got two A's and a B, Becky flunked. After the result Becky runs away from home and leaves a n... |
She got out of the church puzzled and Mary-Anne offered to give her books which will help her understand better. PART 4: VARIABLE WINDSVariable winds suggest the changing course of the lives that the family experiences. There are the ups and downs that characterize their lives. Their lives diverge on different paths th... |
CHAPTER 3 WANDIAS FAMILYWandia had been raised by a single mother after her father had died while she was young. Her mother had raised money to educate them by working on her coffee farm. Her siblings were all grown up and engaged in different professions. Her sister Esther is a teacher who is married to the headmaster... |
She had custody of their two children, Johnny, and Alicia. Becky lived a promiscuous life and insults Vera when she was confronted about it. Wandia is pregnant with twins and had been asked to stay home due to a cough. Vera visits Wandia and voices her concerns about her sister. They discuss Becky s health which seemed... |
Odongo is the farm manager while his twin brother Opiyo is a manager at marks former farm. Opiyo visits with his family too, Edna his wife and their two children. Father tony also drops in. Wandia tells Elizabeth about the scholarship and she readily agrees, meanwhile Aoro and tony reminisce about their childhood. CHAP... |
This is seen through various instances as follows;Chief Odero Gogni loves his daughter Akoko so much as seen through his over protectiveness. He wants the best for his daughter hence turns down 13 suitors he even mentions that a home without daughters is like a spring without a source. Akoko s brother Oloo too is seen ... |
The purpose of female existence was marriage and child bearing. P 129 this shows a disregard for women in society and points out to their expectation in society which is pointer to their lowly stature in society. Akoko is born in a family that is dominated by men and encounters many challenges. In fact the expression t... |
Wandia s mother is further brought out as a strong woman. Though single she does not become destitute and vulnerable. This is further seen through Wandia who is an epitome of great upbringing through her courage and determination and profession as a doctor. She even undertakes further studies to even acquire the role o... |
Wandia accuses Aoro of spending too much time outside working when they have children to bring up and take care of. Hi explanations are not heard and she even retorts angrily, Don t honey me. Go to hell. Pg288 RELIGIONThere are aspects of both traditional religion and Christianity in the novel. In the traditional relig... |
She sang his famous courtship of her, the great honour he had accorded her throughout their life together, the friendship that existed between them. Akoko instilled in her children and grandchildren a strong sense of loyalty to the family. This value of love and loyalty in the family is seen in Sigu s family. They Mark... |
Through these changes, life continous or events continue at different levels affected by changes. Consider these illustrations:-Akoko is way ahead of her time and is appreciative of the need to embrace change early enough. The author says that the clarity of vision and strength of character of Akoko could have been a d... |
Others had tin wall. Akoko s host in Kisumu asvises Opiyo and Odongo to leave their weapons at home since people were now prohibited from carrying weapons since the Sirikal had askaris who offered protection to everyone and kept the peace. The white DC in Kisuma listens to Akoko s position and rules in her favour. A co... |
The advent of formal employment is a result of formal education. Pg 137 While conversing with Elizabeth, Mark Sigu switches to a combination of English and vernacular-a common manner of speech is an emerging bilingual and tri-lingual Africa. Money was replacing barter trade as a tool of exchange of goods and services. ... |
Wandia s sister Esther points out some of the challenges of inter tribal marriages that Wandia and Aoro may experience. For example few in-laws are endearing, but I can t imagine anything more annoying than their talking to their son, and your children in a language you cannot understand. Aoro a Luo marries Wandia a Ki... |
The children are given more than one name. For instance, Chief Odero Gogni s newly born child is first called Adoyo since she was born during the weeding and hoeing season. The ancestral spirits usually send vivid dreams to the new born baby s parents and in Adoyo s case the child s great uncle, recently dead, a medici... |
They set a high bride price at thirty head which to everyone s surprise Owuor Kembo promptly accepts without bargaining. Pg 20 The first wife s house Mikai s house holds the centre stage directly facing the gate. Chief Odero Gogni welcomes the visitors prospective suitors and offers them brew Kong o to be sipped throug... |
Pg38 In order to pave way for elders to go to Yimbo following Akoko s decision to go back to her parent s home, four young men are dispatched with a cow and an ox, a he-goat and two nanny goats. Chik , also dictates that whatever the circumstances, a messenger should not be victimized hence the young men are only recei... |
Pg 62 Suicide was considered a great taboo and would bring a great curse among the people. Pg 62 Upon the death of chief Odero Gogni, the clan went into sixty days mourning mandatory for a chief. AKoko also mourned her husband, She sang dirges while donning his monkey skin headdress and brandishing his spear in one han... |
Pg 92 Chik dictated that a husband had to be found from close relatives of the dead man for the widow. His job being that of siring children to maintain the dead man s name and to keep his widow from wandering from man to man. Pg 99 this is called tero . Therefore, Otieno,chief Owuor Kembo s brother should have married... |
Pg86 Nyabera is also determined to join the new faith. To the catechist at the mission, she says, ......teacher, I have come a long way for this, I doubt there will be a going back. I have nothing to go back to. Pg 97 She leaves behind her daughter and mother to the unknown....Nyabera left the two dearest people to her... |
How to determine a character What the character says or does What the author says about him What other characters say about him her We describe a character using an adjective There also MUST be an illustration to the character identifiede.g. Akoko is determined and courageous, she challenges Otieno and dares him to str... |
Akoko s character can be illustrated as follows;1 DeterminedShe amazes everybody when she utters her first words dwara mara want mine . The author comments, Akoko grew fairly slow but she made up for her lack of height .a determination that would be the hallmark of her entire life .everybody ..she would be a very deter... |
She says, It is a shame for able bodied person to feed off the sweat of others. Pg 93 When Akoko moves to Aluor mission with daughter and grand children, she continues to work hard. The writer says, She had never begged for food and she was not about to begin pg 117 God has no time for the lazy, but the devil has ,was ... |
She tells him, I will not stand in your way ..Do whatever the spirit bids you. She stands by Nyabera during her trying moments and ensures that her grandchild Awiti is well taken care of. 5 Decisive Independent mindedWhen her mother-in-law accuses her of witchcraft, Akoko takes her and Otieno head-on in front of the vi... |
Wherelse the twins are dissatisfied with the verdict of the D.O, Akoko tells them, Do not decide the wisdom of a man by the brevity of his quiet or the multitude of his words ..A fool knows everything. Pg88 . She discovers that s she cannot physically confront Otieno Kembo who has reduced her head of cattle and decides... |
She is symbolically referred to as the source of the river. She is also a symbol of change, wisdom, determination, hardwork and focused people. 3. Through Akoko several themes are highlighted; Tradition, change, education, religion and death. 4. She helps develop other characters e.g. through her Owuor Kembo is brought... |
She has, .a personally to charm the birds off the trees. Pg 33 Right from a tender age, her mother does not have to worry about baby sitters for young girls line up to hold the baby. Obura was very jealous for he would have liked to have more of his sister to himself. Pg 33 3 Preserving enduringShe undergoes a lot of s... |
She emerges top of her class and is invited to join the first teacher s college near Aluor. 2 Industrious hardworking determinedShe inherits her grandmother s industry and determination. While so many girls drop out of school, she reaches the top class at eighteen. She receives a certificate on passing a tough examinat... |
She remains the odd one out when all the other girls have paired up, either from within college outside. She is variously referred to as the nun, Virgin Mary and church mouse. She is shunned by both men and women for being a non-conformist. She is so cold towards men that when Mark talks to her asking her why she is al... |
After primary national exam, she gets an almost perfect score and wins a place at a top national school. In her secondary national school. In her secondary national exams, she gets distinction in Math, Biology, Physics and Geography. In her A-level, she gets As in Mathematics and Physics and a B in chemistry. She opts ... |
When she has an argument with her sister, tears well in her eyes and she dashes them away angrily with her fist. She almost engages in a physical fight with her sister. 6 ReligiousAlthough she treats church going as a formality, and is a good Christian thought her childhood, she becomes very religious while in college ... |
Vera complains about her changing of men frequently as she changed clothes! She throws herself at every man as if she hates herself. This distances her from her children and she ends up dying of AIDS. 5 MaterialisticBecky loves the things of this world. She loves money and what it can buy. 6 Responsible organizedEven i... |
3 Bold courageousAt the school of medicine, when told to stand in groups before the cavader, she is the first person to gather courage to move towards it. She courageously asks the group members to make introduction which helps them to ease the tension. Her boldness is also shown when she takes the first step towards c... |
She is used by the writer to portray the theme of change, Education and relationships2. Through her Aoro is portrayed as determined and supportive. 3. She is also used to bring out humour and dialogue as a feature of style. Mark SiguMark Sigu is Elizabeth s husband and an Ex-soldier. He studied at St. Mary s Yala. He w... |
4 Promiscuous UnfaithfulAt the peak of the State of Emergency that brings insecurity in Nakuru, Elizabeth and the children leave Oloo in Nakuru and go back to Aluor for safety. Left alone in Nakuru, Mark develops an illicit love affair with another woman and ignores his family for some time. He gets so involved in the ... |
Style involves the use of artistic language or feature in a literary work for effective communication of feelings, opinions and ideas. The novel is divived into four parts y that describe the life of Akoko and the genenrations that follow her. The language used at each historical time is unique to that period. Part I a... |
There is also a contrast between Vera and Becky. Vera is generous, loving and caring whereas Becky is egocentric and jealous. For instance Vera is concerned that she is not woken up when Aoro is taken ill but for Becky these are boring stories. The marriage between Akoko and Owuor is contrasted to that between Mark and... |
Mikai- first wifeb FORESHADOWThis is a feeling or sign of an event set to happen in future. .he did an unheard of thing by taking her, a widow, beaten and bruised by life back into his house. Pg 15 This heightens suspense as one would want to read on and find out what made Akoko go back to her brother s home after bein... |
She was the most beautiful girl in the whole village and the eldest daughter of the great chief Odero Gogni and the apple of his eye. Twelve suitors came he was a young chief and single and his name was Owuor Kembo . Pg 154 Another instance of flashback focuses on the difficult birth of Mark and Elizabeth s last born c... |
The bible has been alluded to on several occasions. For example, when Nyabera goes to the mission at Aluor to seek the new religion, she wants to go back and get her mother to as well join it. It offered such consolation for one could identify oneself easily with the desolation ofMary a sword shall pierce your heart , ... |
This statement is made by the chancellor of the university when conferring a doctor in medicine degree on Wandia. In the novel, historical allusion comes out. For example, the First World War has been alluded to. The year is 1918 and the Jo-ingresa the English are at War with the Jo-Jerman the German for the last four ... |
He does not keep it in custody but instead usurps his nephews chieftainship. He even grabs his brother s as well as Akoko s wealth. When Obura and two other men are killed in a war against the Germans on Tanganyika, the white man s messenger .... presented the chief with a bracelet which they said was sent by the white... |
And were those two whole rings on her navel? ...... As for her legs, Were must have curved them out personally rather than one of his apprentices. Pg 28 i ORAL LITERATURE DEVICESThe writer had used some oral literature in The River and the Source. These include: Proverbs Songs Myth Legendsa PROVERBS WISE SAYINGAkoko s ... |
This is in reference to Akoko s family s hopes of that long over the chiefdom which has now been placed in the hands of the little boy, her grandson. Bitterness is poison to the spirit for it breeds nothing but vipers some of which might consume your very self. Pg 103 Akoko uses this proverb to encourage Nyabera to try... |
AKoko narrates the story of the origin of the Luo to her grandson twins, Opiyo and Odongo as they embark in their epic journey. In the beginning, Were was alone in the world which was beautiful. Were is a spirit and a spirit is like a flame.....so he created Ramogi and his brothers who were men......... pg 81-82 This m... |
Laziness opens the door to evil to rule one s mind and body. Work tirelessly my child. It is a shame for an able bodied person to feed off the sweat of others. It becomes like a sickness of the blood which transmits itself to generations and becomes a curse forever. Akoko left the clan of her husband Owuor and returned... |
What is it that Otieno forgot? 3 mks Possible Responsesa - Akoko is escorted to Kisuma by the messanger and two askaris the DO has sent. -. She makes her appeal before the DC who bears the petition. 1mk- The DC makes judgment in which Otieno Kembo is made to relinquish the stool and return that entire he had grabbed fr... |
- We should fight for our right justice. Akoko looks for justice and gets it. -. We should have hope and determination and live for have a better future noSituation is permanent. H - She is determined enduring- She is optimistic- Despite the challenges she expects to meet in her brothers household, she bracesherself an... |
Akoko ii. Nyabera150 P a g e v Identify two features of style used in this extract vi Pain and sorrow all human being feel. Rewrite this sentences making human thesubject of the sentence. Vii Briefly explain one theme that is brought out in this extract. Possible Responsesi. BeforeNyabera had gone to philipo to inquire... |
After Aoro s father is skeptical about Aoro s marriage to Wandia He cites religion as one of the problems likely to arise if the two get married Aoro tells his father they will sort out issues like religious differences andlanguage to be spoken as Wandia is a rational person. B ThemesReligion - Aoro s father wanted to ... |
4. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:152 P a g e Brothers, we greet you and bring you many greetings from the people of seme. My nephew,Oloo, son of my late brother Sigu, came to me and said: Father, I have found a girl and Iwant to get married. Now I am a reasonable man and I know the way... |
Some things never change-a spokesman needs to irrigate his throat. Brothers, people of Seme. My name is OyangeSilwal The girlAwiti is the only child of mylate brother Okumu. We are from Sakwa from the village of Gombe, The girl has group inGem because her mother being a widow and having converted to Christianity decide... |
They agree on just a token as a brideprice. The talks are concluded and akoko calls Mark for a close talk, they joyously talk. Later on in the night Akoko dies. B.Love and friendship: Awiti and mark fall in love and marry; Family ties and relations:Akoko s close relatives must be invited for the negotiation so is the f... |
Longhave we pleaded with you to take another wife for yourself and you have adamantly refused. Now she has left you, you are like a misumba, a bachelor which would not have been the caseif you had another wife. We beg you take another wife for yourself. This was from Oyier, agrizzled old man who had been his mother s g... |
Indeed the people ofRamogi has a saying which declared that The medicine for stupidity in marriage . Yes, thechief had spoken wisely. But Oyier would not give up so easily a Explain what happens just before this excerpt 3mks b What is the bone of contention between Akoko and her mother-in-law, Nyar Asembo 3mks c The gi... |
Identify and explain the sarcasm 2mks e From the excerpt, contrast the character of Owuor with that of his brother Otieno 4mks f Explain the meaning of It is true that Mikai is the centre post that hold up a man shut 2mks g Identify parenthisis in the last paragraph of this excerpt 1mk h Explain the main theme that com... |
Akoko is the source of life. She represents women asnatia, Awiti, Vera and WandiaAs a source, her family survives due to he determination wisdom, hardwork and clarity ofvision as a girl-childShe plays a role of those who have been wise in their time, pioneers through whose daringactions bring progress to the whole soci... |
One character trait of Owuor must come from the excerpt but that of Otieno fromelsewhere in the novel f It expresses the importance of the first wife Akoko0 to Owuor Kembo. Just like a centralpost holds up a hut, the Mikai prevents a homestead from falling apart. Akoko supports herhusband and gives dignity. G Without h... |
My fathers..it is a shameful thing fromy wife to leave ..prevent it 1mk 6. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: wolololoyaye Mama yoo! Biuru une! Come and see! 156 P a g eThe strangers were taken to the chief s house and the older people saw that their faceswere solemn .they couldn t be bear... |
C The local dialect Wolololoyaye! Mama yoo ! Biuru une! -. Injects life into the narration making it enjoyable. -. It adds local flavour and provides variety. -. It provides social and geographical setting. D First there is excitement when people see strangers dressed in a funny attire .Then there istenseness as the el... |
A very niceman but apparently not nice enough for Becky. He had found out that she was having anaffair during his trips abroad and had sued for divorce. Now she was living alone with thechildren, financially well off, but unhappy. It was one thing to enjoy the thrills of anaffair, but a different thing altogether to ha... |
4marks c Discuss the irony brought out in this excerpt 4marks d Identify and illustrate three character traits of Mark evident in this excerpt. 6 marks e Comment on the thematic concerns that are depicted in this extract. 4 marks f His children were a source of great envy to his less lucky friends. Rewrite as an interr... |
He had been full of pridefor his son but he had eventually accepted .. He eventually accepts Tony sand Vera s choices 1ii Concerned women were like that .. Mark held his breath in fear, - He fears that Vera might marry a wimp like the other educatedwomen. Iii Supportive anything that could bring such joy and serenity c... |
But that is two and half times the usual bride price. Even for Akoko, it was too much. Let them show us that my daughter is not going to starve in that wasteland they call ahome . 159 P a g eThey trooped back into the hut and the negotiations began in earnest. Brothers, people of Sakwa, we are pleased to welcome you to... |
After careful consultation, we have therefore decided that thirty head of cattleshould be the proper bride price. Was that an inaudible gasp from someone at the back? Chief Owuor Kembo signaled to his uncle and the old man spoke. A Explain briefly what happens first before this excerpt. 2Marks b State briefly what happ... |
4Marks f Make notes on the qualities of Adoyo Obanda as revealed in this excerpt. 5Marks g Identify and illustrate any two features of style used in this excerpt. 4Marks Possible Responsesa Chief Odera Gogni calls the councils of Jodongo from Sakwa outside his house forconsultation about Akoko s betrothal Chief Odero G... |
4Marks Possible Responsesa Chief Odera Gogni calls the councils of Jodongo from Sakwa outside his house forconsultation about Akoko s betrothal Chief Odero Gogni discloses to the council of Jodongo that he has already sent away12 suitors Chief Odero Gogni discloses that he likes this group of suitors because the bride ... |
Alo K Olima stopped totake a sip of Kong oii Role of elders The council of Jodongo elders from Sakwa and that from Yimbo negotiates forOwuor Kembo s and Akoko s marriage Chief Owuor Kembo s uncle an elder is the spokesman for the council of Jodongofrom Sakwa . Aloo K Olima an elder is chief Odero s spokesman.iii Marria... |
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