Themes (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What does the Woman raising a spear in the prologue symbolise?
What does the Woman raising a spear in the prologue symbolise?
The imminent conflict & power struggle
How many years of oppression does Ngago reference in his speech?
How many years of oppression does Ngago reference in his speech?
Three hundred years
What internal conflict does Tshembe face regarding his identity?
What internal conflict does Tshembe face regarding his identity?
Torn between England & African roots
What ideological difference divides Tshembe and Abioseh?
What ideological difference divides Tshembe and Abioseh?
Revolutionary zeal vs Catholic assim.
What perspective does Charlie Morris initially represent in the play?
What perspective does Charlie Morris initially represent in the play?
Naive outsider's view of colonialism
What realisation does Madame Neilsen come to about colonialism?
What realisation does Madame Neilsen come to about colonialism?
Time to leave & let land be free
What does Tshembe's clothing change from Western to traditional attire signify?
What does Tshembe's clothing change from Western to traditional attire signify?
Evolving identity & renewed roots
Why does Tshembe initially return to Africa?
Why does Tshembe initially return to Africa?
To bury his father
What does Tshembe believe about honouring his father's spirit?
What does Tshembe believe about honouring his father's spirit?
Must be honoured in the old ways
What lesson does the Modingo fable convey about the struggle for freedom?
What lesson does the Modingo fable convey about the struggle for freedom?
Necessity of timely action