Litt 0122: Introduction To East African Fiction Question Paper

Litt 0122: Introduction To East African Fiction

Course:Diploma In Education Arts Literature

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION ARTS IN LITERATURE

LITT 0122: INTRODUCTION TO EAST AFRICAN FICTION
STREAMS: DIP (EDUC) YIS2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 8.30AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer three questions in all
2. Question one is compulsory

1. Examine, with relevant examples, how East African prose writers have been influenced by history and culture in their writings. [30 Marks]

2. “The Marxist ideology has had an influence on East African prose fiction,” How far do you agree or disagree with this statement? Cite your examples from A Mercedes Funeral.
[20 Marks]

3. Discuss the theme of urban life in the East African prose fiction, illustrating your answers with examples form The Town and The Road to Mara. [20 Marks]

4. With illustrations form Land Without Thunder and The River Between, analyse characterization in East African prose writing. [20 Marks]

5. “The short story genre in East Africa has focused more on societal discomforts than on history.” Discuss the validity of this statement with reference to Transition and The Road to Mara. [20 Marks]

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