THE PLOT STRUCTURE OF EFUA T SUTHERLAND “MARRIAGE OF ANANSEWA” The plot of The Marriage of Anansewa by Efua T. Sutherland is carefully structured to reflect both the traditional folktale pattern of Anansesem and the conventions of modern drama. The events of the...
1. Greed and Exploitation Greed and exploitation are central to The Marriage of Anansewa, most vividly portrayed through the character of Ananse himself. Initially, his scheming is motivated by a desperate need to escape poverty and provide for his daughter, whose schooling...
The setting of The Marriage of Anansewa by Efua T. Sutherland is carefully constructed to reflect the social, cultural, and moral realities of Ghanaian society. The play’s setting operates on several interconnected levels, including spatial, temporal, psychological, historical, and social dimensions. Together, these...
Background of The Marriage of Anansewa by Efua T. Sutherland The Marriage of Anansewa is a play written by the renowned Ghanaian playwright, poet, and cultural activist Efua Theodora Sutherland. The play is rooted deeply in African oral tradition and was developed as part of...
The Character of Ananse Ananse is the central and most influential character in Efua T. Sutherland’s play The Marriage of Anansewa. He is the protagonist around whom the entire action of the play revolves. Sutherland models Ananse on the traditional Akan folktale...