Theory question 103
Set Text: The Marriage of AnansewaLiterature 2, Section A. Efua T. Sutherland: The Marriage of Anansewa
Discuss the character of Anansewa, bringing out her role in the play.
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Young, beautiful, educated (types letters), modest.
Obedient daughter: agrees to the photographs, letters and the 'death'.
Innocent at first; later protests she will not be 'sold'.
Role: the bait in Ananse's scheme; centre of the chiefs' attention.
Her mock death is the climax; her 'revival' reveals the true suitor.
Shows the place of women and marriage customs in Akan society.
Explanation
Describe traits with evidence, then her function in the plot.