The Old Chief Mshlanga Flashcards
What are the themes of Doris Lessing;s works?
Social criticism and social awareness
What did the young girl carry with herself to protect her?
A gun and two dogs
What does the old man do that is different from the other natives?
He does not stand off the path when he catches sight of the girl
How does her encounter with the Old Chief changes her view about the natives?
She carried a gun for shooting food and not for confidence. She offered greetings to the natives, and learned that this land is theirs as much as it is hers.
How did she feel on her way to the Old Chief Mshlanga’s village?
Very scared and lonely
What lead to the conflict between her father and Old Chief Mshlanga?
Old Chief Mshlanga’s goats trampled down her father’s land
What did her dad ask in return for the damage?
20 goats
What happens to Chief Mshlanga;s people?
They are moved two hundred miles away, to a proper native reservation
