MAIN TASK

1. DOES AMOO BELONG TO MOMUTU’S BAND? EXPLAIN.

Amoo is a caring father who obtains what he wants, even if it means guiding other slaves to be
sold in order to preserve his daughter. We learn early on in the novel that Amoo's main
objective and soul purpose in life is to raise his daughter Iome. "Amoo was more and more on
his guard," the story says. He nodded, but his gaze was drawn to Iome as he worked on the
piece of wood." Amoo genuinely cares about Iome and does not want anything to happen to
her.

2. DO YOU THINK THAT AMOO MADE THE RIGHT DECISION IN SCARRING IOMES BODY? EXPLAIN.

Yes, In today's society, tribal scars are a vital element of African cultures and traditions. Implying
Theme through Characterization: An Analysis of Ousmane's Intent in Tribal Scars These scars are
seen to be attractive. Thematically, Sembene Ousmane is implying—as indicated by his
characterisation of Amoo—that one's love can shelter others from harm in "Tribal Scars."
Amoo's overprotection of his daughter Iome is the first sign. Second, Ousmane demonstrates
how Amoo will go to any length to protect his daughter.

3. 3. WHAT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SLAVE TRADE IN “TRIBAL SCARS” SURPRISED YOU THE
MOST?

Amoo's activities demonstrate the virtues of love and compassion. Ousmane appears to be
saying that one's affection protects one from being attacked. Amoo can't take his gaze away
from Iome for even a second. As an example, when Amoo and Iome return to their village after
escaping from Momutu and his mercenaries The locals go about their business as usual.
absolutely no trepidation At the same time, they remain vigilant and prepared. Always on the
lookout. "Amoo shared his hut with Iome," Ousmane continues. and slept with a weapon every
night."

4. A LEGEND IS A STORY HANDED DOWN FROM THE PAST THAT IS WIDELY BELIEVED TO HAVE
SOME HISTORICAL BASIS, ALTHOUGH IT CANNOT BE VERIFIED. DO YOU THINK THAT THE STORY
OF AMOO AND IOME IS A PLAUSIBLE EXPLANATION ON HOE TRIBAL SCARS ORIGINATED?
EXPLAIN.

By cutting slashes all over Iome's body, he assures her freedom. Slave catchers only abduct
individuals without defects, so he does this. Amoo considers the well-being of others to be more
important than his own. This is possible because he could have abandoned them when fleeing
Momutu. However, Amoo remains by his family's side throughout the ordeal, laying down his
life for them. Ousmane's intention with "Tribal Scars" is to show how love and determination
may lead to someone else's happiness.

5. WHAT PHYSICAL SIGNS DOES YOUR OWN CULTURAL GROUP USE TO SET ITSELF APART?
We come across many things in life that are significant to us, some of which we may enjoy for a
brief time and others for which we may die. Amoo has a certain someone on his mind all the
time, it turns out. Iome is important to him, and he tries everything he can to protect her.
"Swiftly Amoo snatched the girl between his powerful legs and began cutting all over her body,"
for example. Would you cut your daughter if the worst happened? If that isn't confirmation that
Iome isn't his life's purpose, I'm not sure what is. He prioritizes his daughter's life over his own.
To summarize, we acquired some intriguing facts regarding tribal scarring as well as iome and
amoo.