Theory question 103
Set Text: The Marriage of AnansewaLiterature 2, Section A. Efua T. Sutherland: The Marriage of Anansewa
With close reference to the text show how Chief-Who-is-Chief marries Anansewa.
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Model answer
Ananse sends Anansewa's photo to four chiefs including Chief-Who-Is-Chief.
He sends generous gifts and money and fixes a date for the head-drink.
Clash of dates forces Ananse to stage Anansewa's death.
Chief-Who-Is-Chief's messenger brings rich funeral gifts and says the chief regarded her as his wife; offers to pay for the funeral.
Ananse 'revives' her through his love; the chief performs the marriage rites and wins her.
Explanation
Narrate the steps clearly.