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The document contains a series of essay prompts related to various literary works, focusing on themes such as power, suffering, religion, tradition, and the impact of war. Each prompt asks for an analysis or discussion based on specific texts and characters, encouraging critical thinking and textual support. The questions are designed for a comprehensive examination of the themes presented in the respective stories and novels.

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Uppar

The document contains a series of essay prompts related to various literary works, focusing on themes such as power, suffering, religion, tradition, and the impact of war. Each prompt asks for an analysis or discussion based on specific texts and characters, encouraging critical thinking and textual support. The questions are designed for a comprehensive examination of the themes presented in the respective stories and novels.

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SECTION B

01) When one is given power, he/she should use it only for good but more
often than not people use it for wrong purposes. Support this statement
basing your argument from Naguib Mahfouz's 'A Man of Awesome Power'
(20mks)

02) Discuss the theme of suffering as depicted in the Gloria Mwaninga's


story, 'Boyi' (20mks)

03) Lack of courtesy between the police and civilians leads to lethal conflicts.
Justify the

validity of this statement using illustrations from Meja Mwangi's Incident in


the park. (20mks)

04) Godwin Siundu's A Silent Song and Other Stories Misuse of power leads
to regret. Write an essay in support of the statement with illustrations from A
Man of Awesome

Power by Naguib Mahfouz. (20mks)

05) Ninema is an admirable character. Support this from Vrenika Pather's


'Ninema' (20mks)

06) Discuss the theme of religion as brought out in A Silent Song by Leonard
Kibera. (20mks)

07) People with admirable traits stand out. Basing your illustrations on
Vrenika Pather's

Ninema, write an essay to validate this assertion. (20mks)

08) People living on the streets apply wisdom in order to survive the difficult
conditions. Write an essay to qualify this statement citing illustrations from
Rem'y Ngamije’s The

Neighbourhood Watch. (20mks)

09) Marriage is a valued cultural and religious practice in most African


communities. Using relevant illustrations from The Truly Married Woman by
Abioseh Nicol, write an essay in support of this statement.

10) War causes a lot of harm and thus should be avoided at any cost.
Validate this statement Basing your illustrations from Chimamanda Adichie’s
‘Ghosts’ (20mks)
11) In the face of affliction, faith is essential for man’s survival. Write an
essay to validate this statement in reference to Leo Tolstoy’s God Sees the
Truth, but Waits. (20mks)

12) Write an essay showing how war ruins communities making reference to
Boyi by Gloria Mwaniga (20mks)

13) War causes a lot of harm and thus should be avoided at any cost.
Validate this statement basing your illustrations from Chimamanda Adichie’s
‘Ghosts’ (20mks)

14) Action speaks louder than words. Discuss the truth of this saying using
illustrations from Leonard Kibera’s A Silent Song. (20mks)

15) Discuss the theme of Tradition as depicted in the story, Ivory Bangle’s By
Eric Ng’maryo (20mks)

16) Lack of sound judgment results in regret. Making reference to A Man of


Awesome Power, Write an essay to justify this claim. (20mks)

17) Lack of courtesy between the police and civilians leads to lethal conflicts.
Justify the validity of this statement using illustrations from Meja Mwangi’s
Incident in the park. (20mks)

18) Action speaks louder than words. Discuss the truth of this saying using
illustrations from Leonard Kibera’s A Silent Song. (20mks)

19) Wrongful conviction and imprisonment is a notable thematic concern in,


‘God Sees the Truth but waits’ story by Leo Tolstoy. Support this statement
with illustrations from the ‘A Silent Song’s and other stories’.

20) Some cultural practices do not add value hence should be done away
with.Show the truthfulness of this assertion basing on Eric Ng'maryo's 'Ivory
Bangles'. (20mks)

21) Alienation class differences and inequalities is still a colonial problem


that goes through most African Nations. Write an essay in support of the
statement with illustrations from ‘The Neighbourhood Watch’ by Reni’y
Ngamije. (20mks)

22) Ninema is ever an admirable character. Support this from Vrenika


Pather's 'Ninema' (20mks)

23) Discuss the theme of Tradition as depicted in the story, Ivory Bangles By
Eric Ng'maryo (20mks)
24) When one is given power, he/she should use it only for good but more
often than not people use it for wrong purposes. Support this statement
basing your argument from Naguib Mahfouz's 'A Man of Awesome Power'
(20mks)

25) Discuss the theme of Religious hypocrisy as depicted in Leonard Kibera’s


story, Silent Song in the book A Silent Songs. (20mks)

26) Will determination and hard work always triumph over obstacles?
Referring to Ninema in the anthology A Silent Song, explain this statement.
(20mks)

27) Regardless of the challenges a person faces in life, one’s determination


can make them achieve their dreams. Using illustrations in the novel with
close reference to Ninema story by Vrenika Pather, Discuss. (20mks)

28) Street life is sometimes the best home for people helpless in the hands
of society. Support this statement using illustrative facts from the A Silent
Song by Leonard Kibera. (20mks)

29) Ninema is a short story about challenges of women in life. By referring to


the life of Ninema, support this assertion. (20mks)

30) Misuse of power leads to regret. Write an essay in support of the


statement with illustrations from A Man of Awesome Power by Naguib
Mahfouz. (20mks)

31) Action speaks louder than words. Discuss the truth of this saying using
illustrations from Leonard Kibera's A Silent Song. (20mks)

32) Ivan Dmitritch's misfortune is as a result of his insatiable


obsession/desire. Write an essay to qualify this statement making reference
to God Sees the Truth, but Waits in A Silent Song and Other Stories. (20mks)

33) Discuss the theme of tradition as shown in Ivory Bangles by Eric


Ng'maryo. (20mks)

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