18 pages • 36-minute read
Betrayal in the City
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Essay Topics
Why does Jere spare Boss’s life? Do you believe that act of mercy could realistically impel Boss to change?
Discuss what it is like, according to Imbuga’s Betrayal in the City, to live in a country whose leadership could change hands at any time through a coup or show of force.
Why does Boss offer to play the Chief of Staff in the play when the prisoner cast in that role is too ill to participate?
What function does Regina serve in the play?
Why does Jusper accept Tumbo’s appointment? Do you believe his acceptance of the appointment is justifiable? Why or why not?
Discuss the potential dangers of nepotism in public institutions.
Why does Jusper consider Mosese and Jere to be heroes?
Is it possible to hold onto one’s beliefs if one must suppress them indefinitely? Consider Mosese in prison. If you were never allowed to speak of what you valued most, do you think your values would change?
What are the reasons the authorities give for wanting to prevent the hair shaving ceremony? Is the prevention justifiable, given their perspective?
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