The River Between - Power & Authority Flashcards
Symbolism - The way the land held power over the people is symbolic of how the people, as a whole, held power over any individual.
“dominating Waiyaki’s soul”
“felt very small”
“in the presence of a mighty power”
Kamau had always resented the fact that power and authority came so easily to Waiyaki.
“feeling humiliated”
Kamau had always resented the fact that power and authority came so easily to Waiyaki.
“hating himself for submitting”
Kamau - manifested into a rivalry for power and Nyambura’s heart.
“Waiyaki was his rival to death”
Kabonyi
“Maybe he was the destined saviour”
Kabonyi
“After the death of Chege he came to take up the official leadership of the hills.”
Kabonyi
“Kabonyi is angry”
“too young to be let into the secrets of the tribe”
Kabonyi
“Kabonyi was writhing within.”
“His heart and soul burnt with anger.”
Kabonyi
“meant to shame the boy in front of the crowd”
1.
In both Kameno and Makuyu, men have power over women in a Patriarchal Society
2.
Being rich in religious knowledge makes one authoritative and powerful
3.
Power over the land and superiority is fought over by the two ridges
4.
Power over the people in the Gikuyu tribe is fought over by Waiyaki and Kabonyi
5.
Waiyaki faces experiences a rise and sharp fall in power
6.
Waiyaki faces Inner dilemma and conflict over his amount of power
