African Drama (A Special Study) Question Paper

African Drama (A Special Study)

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

ENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTION BASED PROGRAMME
APRIL SESSION EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS

ALT 308: AFRICAN DRAMA (A SPECIAL STUDY)

DATE: Thursday 2nd August, 2010 TIME: 4.30 p.m. ? 6.30 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions.

Question One
In what ways does ITWEKA conform to the dictates and tenets of African Drama?

Question Two
?Drama that was closer to and resembled western drama existed in West Africa long
before the onset of colonialism?. Discuss this statement with close reference to Kotetlon
of Bamana people in Mali, Okumkpa of Afikpo in Nigeria and Egungun of the Yoruba
people in Nigeria.

Question Three
Describe the process of initiation in any Kenyan community bringing out its utilitarian
and functional nature.

Question Four
?Pride comes before a fall?. Discuss this statement in relation to the character of Lwanda
Magere in Okoiti Omtata?s play of Lwanda Magere.

Question Five
The Bride by Austin Bukenya is abundant with conflicts. Discuss any three of these
major conflicts.

Question Six
In what ways does Aminata display brilliance as a lawyer in the play by Francis Imbuga
and what challenges does she face in this changing society?
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