A Meeting In The Dark: A Loss Of Priorities

Part I of Essay
In "A Meeting in the Dark" by Ngugi wa Thiong`o a young boy is facing a serious situation and is depicted in the process. All the characters have opposing personalities. This story shows how a loss of priorities can result in tragedy, John’s his relationship with his fath ....

Part II of Essay
.... wed because they "sinned" (98) and John was "the result of that sin" (98). The line "And he had been saved. John must not tread the same road" (99) means that his father was afraid that John would make the same mistake, which he has. Perhaps that is why he is so strict on his son. John was a very selfish young boy. He is concerned more about himself and what he is losing than what is important. He sneaks out of his hut to go to the Makeno Village to see the mother of his unborn child, Wahumu. As he walks along the path, he passes a woman. T ....