Theory question 104
Set Text: The Marriage of AnansewaLiterature 2, Section A. Efua T. Sutherland: The Marriage of Anansewa
Discuss the events culminating in the funeral arrangements for Anansewa in the play.
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Model answer
Ananse's poverty and plan; photographs and letters to four chiefs.
Gifts pour in; outdooring ceremony.
Chief-Who-Is-Chief and Togbe Klu both announce coming to perform the marriage rites on the same day.
Ananse trapped; decides Anansewa must 'die'.
He announces her death; mourning and funeral arrangements; messengers come with condolences.
Explanation
Narrate events in order.