Republic of the Philippines

Tarlac State University

College of Education
A.Y. 2016-2017

WORLD LITERATURE
(Lit 2)

THE VOTER

Submitted to: Mr. Lyndon

Macanas
(Instructor)

Submitted by: Arra C. Tiglao

BSED 3-B1
The Voter (Literature of Africa)
The ancient name of Africa is Alkebulan or “Mother of Mankind”

AUTHOR: Chinua Achebe,16 November 1930 – 21 March 2013) Nigerian Novelist Poet,
Professor

CHARACTERS: Rufus Okeke- A very popular man, energetic young man

Marcus Ibe- Honorable Chief

SETTINGS: Umuofia
PLOT OF THE STORY
BEGINNING
-Roof was a very popular man in his village. Although the villagers did not explain it in so many
words, Roof’s popularity was a measure of their gratitude to an energetic young man

RISING ACTION
-Roof was in the service of the honourable minister for the coming elections. He had become a
real expert in election campaigning at all levels – village, local government or national.

CLIMAX
-His visit was cold and business-like. He placed five pounds on the floor before Roof and said,
“We want your vote.”

FALLING ACTION
-Roof brought out his ballot paper from his pocket and looked at it. How could he betray Marcus
even in secret? He resolved to go back to the other man and return his five pounds, but he knew
that it was impossible because he had sworn on that Iyi.

CONFLICT
Man vs. Himself

THEME
Corruption, Loyalty, Guilt, Power, Greed

LITERARY EXPRESSION
“He is not like the mortar which as soon as food comes its way turn its back on the ground”
Village, local government or national.

LESSON
- Be careful who you trust and be careful who you vote. Because in the end, we are the one
who will be regretting on the decisions that we make.

ACTIVITY
 “LITERAMBULAN”
EURITLETAR - LITERATURE HACRCERSTA – CHARACTERS
HTORAU – AUTHOR IAMLCX – CLIMAX
SEHRAAKESPE – SHAKESPEARE IBLRYAR – LIBRARY
ETINSTSG – SETTINGS FCLNTOIC – CONFLICT
NIEDRAG – READING ICFTONI - FICTION

EVALUATION
Encircle the correct answer.
1. What is the ancient name of Africa?
a. Alkebulan c. Alkalbu
b. Alkebalun d. Alkebe
2. What does the ancient name of Africa means?
a. Father of mankind c. Mother earth
b. Mother of mankind d. Mother lily
3. It is an object from Igbo mythology that binds the spirit of a dead child to the world,
causing it to return and be born again to the same mother.
a. Ayi c. Iya
b. Aya d. Iyi
4. What is the title of the story?
a. The Baker c. The Voter
b. The Boater d. The Volter
5. What is the real name of Roof in the story?
a. Rufus Okeke c. Roufus Okeke
b. Rufus Ukeke d. Roufus Ukeke
6. Author of the story
a. Chua Achebe c. Chinua Achebe
b. Mitch Albom d. Lang Leav
Enumeration: Give at least four theme of the story.
1.
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4.