A story or a play that conveys a hidden moral or political meaning

According to Peterson, why are allegory and Tragedy suitable for representing apartheid and post apartheid history

They are emotionally powerful and reveal deep societal conflicts.

How does Why Write? justify the need for African literature?

It emphasizes the importance of documenting African history and struggles

Why does Dhlomo use allegory in his plays?

To indirectly critique colonial oppression

In what way does Dhlomo's use of historical figures like Shaka and Moshoeshoe reflect his critique of colonialism?

He presents them as Heroes resisting European dominance

How does allegory help South African writers during apartheid

It allows them to critique society while avoiding censorship

What is Dhlomo's view on African storytelling

It is a tool for education and resistance

Which class struggle does Peterson highlights in Dhlomo's work ?

Conflict between African elite and working class people

According to Peterson what is the danger of a single historical narrative ?

It erases multiple perspectives and lived experience

Which of the following is NOT an argument made by Peterson ?

History is always neutral in free from bias

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What is an allegory?
A historical account of real events
A collection of myths and folklore
A story or a play that conveys a hidden moral or political meaning
A play that uses humor to entertain
2
According to Peterson, why are allegory and Tragedy suitable for representing apartheid and post apartheid history
They help ignore historical struggles
They are emotionally powerful and reveal deep societal conflicts.
They focus on European narrative
They are mostly used for comedy
3
How does Why Write? justify the need for African literature?
It supports Colonial narratives
It rejects storytelling as a political tool
It emphasizes the importance of documenting African history and struggles
It argues that literature is just for entertainment
4
True or False: Peterson believe literature has no impact on political and social consciousness
True
False
5
Why does Dhlomo use allegory in his plays?
To indirectly critique colonial oppression
To entertain without a deeper message
To make his plays more abstract
To avoid discussing serious issues
6
In what way does Dhlomo's use of historical figures like Shaka and Moshoeshoe reflect his critique of colonialism?
He separates their stories from colonial influences
He presents them as Heroes resisting European dominance
He portrays them his failures who contributed to colonial Conquest
He romanticize African leaders without criticism
7
How does allegory help South African writers during apartheid
It allows them to critique society while avoiding censorship
It prevents readers from engaging with political issues
It makes their stories easier to understand
It limits their ability to express resistance
8
What is Dhlomo's view on African storytelling
It should imitate European literature
It has no relevance today
It is just a form of entertainment
It is a tool for education and resistance
9
Which class struggle does Peterson highlights in Dhlomo's work ?
The importance of humor and literature
Conflict between Europeans and Africans only
Conflict between African elite and working class people
The rejection of African traditions
10
According to Peterson what is the danger of a single historical narrative ?
It's simplifies the past for easier understanding
It erases multiple perspectives and lived experience
It ensures that historical facts are always accurate
It prevents political conflicts
11
Which of the following plays by H.IE Dhlomo is part of The Black Bulls?
Shaka: Ilembe
Zulu Kingdom
Zulu
Moshoeshoe
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Which of the following is NOT an argument made by Peterson ?
Tragedy helps represent national trauma
History is always neutral in free from bias
Literature play a role in reconstructing history
Allegory is useful in critiquing rrative

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