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Write synopsis of the adapted play from Margaret Ogola’s The River and The Source paying particular attention to events that affect the character of Akoko, Chief Owuor Kembo and Otieno Kembo.

      

Write synopsis of the adapted play from Margaret Ogola’s The River and The Source paying particular attention to events that affect the character of Akoko, Chief Owuor Kembo and Otieno Kembo.

  

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Martin
The first conflict.

- Akoko’s low rate of reproduction attracts attention of herv1 mother-in-law and Otieno Kembo who
demand to know why and accuse her of bewitching her son. v½
Attempts to resolve this conflict.
- Akoko goes to her maternal home. v1
- Chief Owuor Kembo assembles the council of Jodongo who resolve the issue
The second conflict
- Chief Owuor Kembo dies and as tradition demands, Otieno Kembo takes over leadership since heir to the
seat is still young. v1
- Otieno Kembo uses his position as a chief to oppress Akoko and even attempts to grab her wealth.v1
Attempts to resolve the conflict.
- Akoko sets for an epic journey to Kisuma to seek justice from the Provincial administration. v½
The provincial administration in liaison with the council of Jodongo confiscates stool of leadershipv1
from Otieno Kembo.
Language accuracy (4 marks)
A – 04 marks
B – 03 marks
C – 02 marks
D – 01 marks
Summary
- Conflicts (c) - 04 marks
- Attempts to resolve conflicts - 04 marks
- Language and Tone - 04 marks
Total - 12 marks
Use the acronym C - 04 marks
A - 04 marks
L - 04 marks
T - 12 mark
marto answered the question on May 24, 2019 at 07:34


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