African Drama (Special Study) Question Paper
African Drama (Special Study)
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Literature
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2007
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
FIRST SEMESTER
EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
AL T 308: AFRICAN DRAMA (SPECIAL STUDY)
DATE: MONDAY, 26TH NOVEMBER 2007
TIME: 8.00 A.M. -lO.OOA.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer three (3) questions.
1.
What is in the African drama that makes it distinctive African and different from its Western counterpart?
2.
"Although missionaries have been blamed for assisting in the colonisation process. They played a leading role in establishing Western drama in Africa". Discuss this statement with reference to missionary influence on drama.
3.
"OKoiti Omtatah has chosen an African theme in LWANDA MAGERE. He has also used certain elements of African drama. But his play remains Western in form and structure". Discuss.
4.
In what ways is Austin Bukenya castigating tribalism in the BRIDE?
5.
Explain how in STRONG BREED, Wole Soyinka attacks the cruelty brutality and hopelessness of specific Africa tradition.
6.
Select any of the African ritual drama and explain how African drama had spiritual dimensions and how it contributed to the welfare and well being of African societies.
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