#2.2 : Asian and African Literature Flashcards
It is the biggest continent in the world.
Asia
In the Philippines, Filipinos remember the dead by following the tradition of _____.
Undas
She is a Chinese-American writer who is known for her fantasy and science fiction.
Laurie Tom
It is the way Chinese families commemorate the dead.
Ching Ming (Tomb Sweeping or Pure Brightness)
How do families usually celebrate Ching Ming?
Families give their ancestors material gifts with the belief that they will live comfortably in the afterlife.
Critical approaches to “The Ancestors” by Laurie Tom
Historical - Ching Ming is a Chinese festival that is celebrated 104 days after winter. It is celebrated to honor their ancestors and shows how the Chinese practice filial piety.
Biographical - The text has a direct relationship to Laurie Tom’s experiences as a Chinese American who practices Chinese traditions in a foreign country.
The lesson in “The Ancestors” by Laurie Tom
Literary texts have the ability to show the cultural aspects of society. These can unite people by revealing how similar they are in customs and traditions.
Before the twentieth century, Africans wrote not just in Europe, but also on the _________ _________.
African continent
Africans wrote not just for European consumption, but for their ____ _____________.
own consumption
Where did Chinua Achebe study English literature?
University College, Ibadan
Africans wrote not just orally, but ________.
textually
What are the most common forms in African Literature?
historical or religious texts, poetry, epic and autobiography
He is one of the leading African writers and the writer of the text “Dead Men’s Path”
Chinua Achebe
The main character in “Dead Men’s Path”
Michael Obi,
The dilemma in “Dead Men’s Path”
Michael Obi wants to cover a footpath near the school premises but the villagers are against it.
