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Drama Francis Imbuga, Betrayal in the City.“Corruption can kill a nation” With close reference to Francis Imbuga’s “Betrayal in the City; show the truth of...

      

Drama Francis Imbuga, Betrayal in the City.

“Corruption can kill a nation” With close reference to Francis Imbuga’s “Betrayal in the City; show the truth of the statement.

  

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Lydia
Introduction: Corruption in any country will lead to stagnation of economic developed and consequently suffering of the citizens.

In Betrayal in the City, transport corruption has resulted in oppression and even death of the people of Kafira. Content:

(i) Death of Adika while leading a demonstration protesting the large number of expatriates. Boss increases the number of expatriates; this is impunity. (ii) Doga and Nina Mulili kills them because he is obeying his cousin who promised him a from (Nepotism)

(iii) Moses imprisoned on false charges of having opium of his vehicle. This is injustice just because he spoke his mind.

(iv) Timbo shares the money meant for the play writing competition between himself, Regina and Jusper.This is incompetence.

(v) Timbo has corrupting acquired a lot of property.

(vi) Kabito has non-offenders through completion loses it to Mulili through corruption

(vii) Committee members died fulfing allowance met they don’t do any work. Expect 4 well developed mark 33.

Conclusion:

Corruption is an evil which does no good to even those who perpetrate it. Marking scheme Q3(c) Whale Rider Introduction: In the Maori Society women are depicted as always being denied opportunities to exploit.as always being denied opportunities to exploit their potential. However despite this it is evident that they play a significant role in ensuring that the society survives.The importance of women in the world over has been undermined but all societies depend on women for their growth. (Accept any other relevant introduction)- 2 mks Body:

i) Women play a nurturing role in the society .When Rehua dies it is Nani flowers and Rehua’s mother who take care of the young Kahu ensuring she grows up.Rehuas is also seen to be taken care by Nani Flowers, who is more of a mother than a grandmother to him.

ii) Women ensure continuation of the society’s continuation. The birth of Kahu ensures the image of Koro Apirana will continue even after the death of Rehua, Pororangi marries Anne and gives birth to a girl, Pororangi names Arine, and gives birth to a girl without these women the continuation of the society not possible.

iii) In tunes of crisis, women become the survivors of the society, Nani Flowers’ ancestor Murumwahi is a legendancy women. It is said that she saved her clan from sinning in the sea by taking over the role of a man (page 15) When the whales come to the shore to die which will signify the death of society, it is Nani Flowers who rallies the women to support the men resulting in Kalu a girl saving the situation b riding the whole.

iv) Women also stamp their important role through characters live the legendary Chief Mihi Kotokutuku, she challenged the tradition of women not being allowed to speak on sacked ground by reminding men that they are borne of women Accept and 4 well developed points 4:4:4:4 Conclusion: From the illustrations above it is clear that women play a crucial role in providing stability in a society. (2mks) (4mks)
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