Truth and Reconciliation Through "Nothing but the Truth
Explore the themes of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), cultural differences, and familial dynamics in the play "Nothing but the Truth." Delve into the complexities of forgiveness, loss, love, and tradition as characters navigate personal and societal challenges.
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NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the meaning of TRC? Truth and Reconciliation Commission Can you remember what was their job?
Which character worked for the TRC? Thando Makhaya Can you remember what she did at the TRC?
What does amnesty mean? Is the pardoning of offences Is granted to perpetrators who disclose all their deeds Allows the perpetrator to go free once granted amnesty
Examples from the play of TRC meetings: Craig Williamson case Chris Hani case Ruth First case The Cradock four case Pebco three
Why is Siphounhappy that Thembawas cremated? The custom of cremation is against his traditional beliefs as the African system involves a coffin and a body. He expected to fetch a body in a coffin at the airport. He is angry with his family in London for not informing him and feels that his wishes has not been considered He has spent much time and effort to arrange the funeral.
How does Nothing but the Truth show Western and African cultures? Believe systems regarding funerals. In the African culture the ancestors are evoked in ceremonies and rituals after they are dead and buried Marriage customs of lobola and Western marriage customs are also mentioned in Thando and Mandisa s conversations about boyfriends: whereas Mandisa has many boyfriends from different backgrounds, Thando s relationship with Mpho is longstanding. The relationship between the parents and children differ. Mandisa shows dispespect towards her elders. Thando speeks respectful towards Sipho. The African traditional dress is seen in Nandipa s designs. It is different from Western designs.
THEMES Sibling rivalry: It is seen through Thempa and Sipho and their conflict revealed through Sipho s disclosure of secrets and truths of the past. Love: It is reflected in the name of Sipho s daughter, Thando, Sipho s love for Themba, Sindiswa and Thando and the love of family and also of one another which is the antidote of rasicm and prejudice. Loss: It is reflected in loss of a brother through exile and death, loss of human rights and dignity in an apartheid South Africa and the regaining of and restoration of dignity and humanity, family and country through the process of reconciliation.
