From the novel; Faceless
SECTION E: African Prose
AMMA DARKO: Faceless
Discuss parental negligence in the novel.
Explanation
The following points are expected from the candidates:
i. Definition of parental negligence.
ii. Maa Tsuru’s father’s refusal to accept responsibility for her mother and herself.
iii. Parents reversing the role with children, as in the case of Maa Tsuru.
iv. Male parents neglecting care for children.
v. Parents failing to correct and keep children on track as seen in Odarley’s mother.
vi. Parents bullying children as seen in Poison’s step-father.
vii. Parents exploiting children for financial gain.