Literature-In-English Paper 3 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2019.

Question 10

 

Discuss the theme of culture conflict in ‘Piano and Drums’.


Observation

 

A good number of candidates attempted this question but did not understand the demand of the question. Many of them spoke generally the African traditional culture without making reference to the theme of conflict in the poem.

The required answers should include:

  • • Theme of conflict as symbolised by the piano, representing Western culture and the drums, representing African culture.
  • • Presentation of African culture in its idyllic setting.
  • • Presentation of African culture as a lived experience.
  • • Presentation of Western culture.
  • • The cumulative impact of African and Western culture symbolised by piano and drums.

 

Candidates’ performance in this question was poor.