Anowa

What is the contrast between the enforced slavery of laborers with the voluntary subservience of married women in the play?

Is masculinity presented as positive or negative in Anowa? In what ways?

Why are the characters of the Old Man and Old Woman collectively called The-Mouth-That-Eats-The-Salt-And-Pepper?

Should Anowa’s parents have tried harder to prevent her from marrying Kofi? Why or why not?

Is there a hero in Anowa? If so, who is the hero? Justify your position.

Based on your reading of the play, do you consider the author an optimist? Discuss.

What is meant by the suggestion that priestesses always end up emulating the Gods they interpret? Why could this be a bad thing?

Why do you think Anowa marries Kofi?