Theory question 104
Set Text: Sons and DaughtersLiterature 2, Section A. Joe de Graft: Sons and Daughters
Discuss the character and role of Hannah in the play.
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Model answer
Hannah is James Ofosu's wife and the mother of Aaron and Maanan.
She is gentle, understanding and loving towards her children.
She supports their wish to follow the arts, against her husband's wishes.
She is tactful and patient, a peacemaker between father and children.
She shows courage in standing up to James when the children's happiness is at stake.
Role: mediator; she represents a more open view of modern values; contrasts with James's rigid materialism.
Explanation
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