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East African Poetry And Drama Question Paper

East African Poetry And Drama

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Literature

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
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DATE: FRIDAY t6TH FEBRUARY 2007
TIME: 8.00 PM-tO.OO AM
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE (3) Questions.
1.
Critically discuss the differences and similarities between oral and written poetry.
2.
Which of the poems studied in the anthology Poems from East Africa impressed you the most? In specific literary terms, discuss why this poem cut such an impression on you.
3.
Present a concise explication ofthe poem below:
AMA TESHE, A.D: The Tortoise Song
Mine is a slow rhythm
Through the ecstasy of life,
treading my foot upon
blunted, harmless rocks.
Mine is a cautious pose
amid the shots and boots,
retrieving my head
into the trunk of safety.

2
Let the ostrich run
endless distances
to destinations which
Spell unexpected doom;
Let the eagles fly,
their wings full of pride,
to mindless skies
which mock the giant
Mine will be a slow pace
through the tunnels of emotion
retrieving my head
when reason fails others.
4.
Critically discuss how Imbuga has used folklore to communicate important messages in The Successor. Is he successful in the use of this device?
5.
"John Ruganda is a great playwright because he effectively uses drama to express bold statements about contemporary society". Using The Burdens as an example, demonstrate the validity of this statement.
6.
Analyse the character of Manale, Mutema and Muthemba and discuss their importance to the overall message ofMulwa's Redemption.
7.
With close reference to the text, discuss Kinjeketile's and Kitunda's contribution to the dramatic movement of Hussein's Kinjeketile.

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