So Long a Letter Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. Why does the narrator rush to the hospital and what does she find?

The narrator finds her husband, Modou has died. Mawdo, the doctor (and Modou's friend), tells her that Modou had suffered a heart attack in his office and could not be resuscitated.

2. How does the narrator react to Modou's death?

After hearing the news, the devastated narrator can barely stand on her legs, yet she tries to remain dignified and listen to grief-stricken Dr. Mawdo Bw discuss the mysteries of birth and death.

3. What tradition surrounding her husband's death does the narrator dislike and why?

The narrator's co-wife is staying with her during this time as is the tradition. The narrator is not happy about it because she was not in favor of her husband marrying a second wife.

4. Discuss the ritual of taking down the hair.

Their sisters-in-law have...
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