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November 19, 2024
“Othello” by William Shakespeare is a tragic play that explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, love, and racism. Set in Venice, the play follows the Moorish general Othello as he falls victim to the manipulations of his ensign Iago, leading to tragic consequences for himself and those around him. The play opens with Iago, resentful of
READ MORE“An Artist of the Floating World” by Kazuo Ishiguro is a poignant and introspective novel that explores themes of memory, regret, and personal accountability. Set in post-World War II Japan, the story follows the life of Masuji Ono, an aging artist grappling with his past and the changing society around him. The narrative is framed
READ MOREMEMORIES WE LOST a short story by Lidudumalingani Mqombothi Question: “Understanding, love and care is all that patients suffering from mental illness need.” Essay by Chris Hani Misama Ogweno (chrismisama@gmail.com) Mental illnesses are devastating to the people affected. These people need heartfelt affection to make them feel comfortable. In Mqombothi’s short
READ MOREFree KCSE composition – sample Question: Write a composition ending with: If I had a second chance, I would be wiser. Approaching the End The doctor is a cleanly-shaven man of medium height and good looks. He is in a sparkling white coat with a stethoscope hanging professionally around his neck. He is flanked
READ MORENora’s Sacrifices in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House – A KCSE Sample Composition QUESTION: Nora sacrifices a lot for the sake of the wellness of her husband and children. Discuss drawing illustrations from A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. People often sacrifice their wealth, time, ambitions, pleasures and even dignity for the ones they love.
READ MOREBY KIARIE RANJI In Betort Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Continue reading
READ MOREBy LUCY KAMAU The main theme in The Caucasian Chalk Circle is justice. Continue reading
READ MOREFree KCSE composition – sample Question: Write a composition ending with: If I had a second chance, I would be wiser. Approaching the End The doctor is a cleanly-shaven man of medium height and good looks. He is in a sparkling white coat with a stethoscope hanging professionally around his neck. He is flanked
READ MOREEffects of fighting and war in The Caucasian Chalk Circle THE EFFECTS OF WAR Brecht analyzes the causes, effects and alternatives to wars. The text features a total of four wars: the second world war, the war in Persia, the coup by the princes and the civil war that followed the peasants’ revolution. There are
READ MOREBETRAYAL IN THE CITY The author – Francis Imbuga (1947-2013) Prof. Imbuga was born in 1947 in Vihiga county in Western Kenya. He did B.A. in Literature in the University of Nairobi and later got a Ph.D from the University of Iowa in USA. He wrote a number of books including: The fourth Trial (1973)
READ MOREThematic concerns in Imbuga’s Betrayal in the City Thematic concerns in Imbuga’s Betrayal in the City Dictatorship/ bad governance The play Betrayal in the City us an illustration of how bad governance can wreck a country. Kafira is depicted as an African country plagued by bad governance and the many ills that thrive in that
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