question archive El Toro HighENGLISH 0297 “Mallam Sile” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali Pg 93-105 1) What words and phrases evoke a sense of the liveliness of Mallam’s tea shop? What is revealed about the importance of speech in the Ghanaian culture from this description? 2
El Toro HighENGLISH 0297 “Mallam Sile” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali Pg 93-105 1) What words and phrases evoke a sense of the liveliness of Mallam’s tea shop? What is revealed about the importance of speech in the Ghanaian culture from this description? 2
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“Mallam Sile” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali Pg 93-105
1) What words and phrases evoke a sense of the liveliness of Mallam’s tea shop? What is revealed about the importance of speech in the Ghanaian culture from this description?
2. Mallam is told to “shut up” whenever he tries to speak, so that eventually “the tea seller learned to swallow his words.” Why is Mallam treated in this way? What does this behavior towards Mallam add to reader’s understanding of both his character and Ghanaian society?
3. How does Mallam’s religion shape his character? How do these aspects of his character lead to conflict?
4. How does Mallam SIle build a new tea shop? In what way might this be seen as a turning point in the story?
5. The fight between Abeeba an Samadu is developed in great detail. Why does the author include this scene in the story?
6. What is the theme or underlying message of the story?
7. At the end of the story, Mallam Sile questions the changes in his neighbor’s attitude toward him as he lies in bed next to his wife. How much does he understand about her role in forcing these changes? Explain your response.
