Theory question 204
Other Set Texts: African ProseLiterature 3. Ayi Kwei Armah: The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born
Discuss the character of Maana and the teacher, bringing out their contributions to the development of the plot.
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Model answer
Teacher: the man's friend; disillusioned, withdrawn, lives alone; voice of reflection; tells of Maanan and Kofi Billy.
Maanan: beautiful woman, friend of Teacher's group; ruined by wee (Indian hemp) and disillusionment; ends mad.
Contributions: through them we see the failure of independence hopes, flashbacks to the past.
Show despair and decay in society.
Explanation
Describe both and show their part in the story.