Nyambura Character Sheet

Name:________________________
Invitation:

You are invited to a costume tea party next class. We will provide tea and finger food, but you will be the life of the party. Sharpen you acting skills, find a fitting costume if you like, but you must transform into a character from The River Between.

Specific Instructions

1. Know your info
You are to become the character described below. Please know the information about yourself- get into character enough- so that you can mingle with the other characters and share the valuable information. Note: your classmates are depending on you, and only you, for information about this character. You will not be able to read/refer to the information once the party begins.

Nyambura

I am the daughter of Joshua. I am quiet and have long dark hair. I want to please my father and believe like he does, but his beliefs are like the white man’s and do not leave room for our tribal traditions. I am close to my younger sister, but I am afraid for her. She is strong-willed and wants things that our father would not approve. Even though my father hates Waiyaki, I am in love with him.


2. Name tag

Please make a name tag that you will wear during the party and turn in afterward. The tag must include your character’s name written clearly and must have a symbol or drawing that represents the character. Bonus points will be awarded if the tag is exceptionally well done.

3. Brief Prediction

As your character, answer the following question on the back of your name tag in a sentence or two-MAX!

Q: Your sister is thinking about running away from home because of your strict father. How will he advise her?