The Rain Came - Flashcards
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What is the name of the author?

Grace Ogot

What is the theme of the story?

Sacrifice for the benefits of others.

What is the setting of the story?

Lake of Victoria or their village

What is the plot of the story?

<p>The story is about Oganda, a girl whose father sacrifices her to save the village.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the exposition of the story?

<p>The chief learns that his daughter must be sacrificed for rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rising action of the story?

<p>Labong'O declares Oganda must be the sacrifice, leading to a feast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the climax of the story?

<p>Oganda goes to the lake, scared and faints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the falling action of the story?

<p>Osinda appears and saves Oganda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mention 1 symbol from the story.

<p>The relationship between Oganda's parents described as three cooking stones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Theme

  • Author: Grace Ogot, known for her impactful storytelling.
  • Theme: Sacrifice for the benefit of others; Oganda is chosen to be sacrificed to ensure rain for the village, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for the livestock and villagers.

Setting

  • The story is set around Lake Victoria and within a small village in Kenya, highlighting the cultural and environmental context.

Plot Overview

  • The narrative centers on Oganda, a girl in Kenya whose father, Labongo, is the village chief. After many unsuccessful attempts to have a daughter, Oganda's birth brings hope.
  • Labongo visits a witch doctor and is told that sacrificing Oganda to a lake monster is necessary for rain, leaving him with a heartbreaking decision.

Exposition

  • Labongo learns from the witch doctor that his only daughter's life must be sacrificed, intensifying the emotional turmoil he faces.

Rising Action

  • Labongo announces Oganda's fate, leading to her sadness and the villagers organizing a feast to honor her before the sacrifice.

Climax

  • The climax occurs when Oganda approaches the lake, gripped by fear, believing she is being pursued by the lake monster, leading to her fainting from terror.

Falling Action

  • Osinda, a character intervenes and rescues Oganda from the dire situation, shifting the narrative toward resolution.

Symbolism

  • The relationship between Oganda's parents symbolizes emotional conflict and unity, depicted through the metaphor of three cooking stones which represent strength and stability in their familial ties.

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Test your knowledge on Grace Ogot's story 'The Rain Came' with these flashcards. Explore key themes, characters, and the significance of sacrifice in the narrative. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike!

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