Match each character from Buchi Emecheta's prescribed novel *Second Class Citizen* on the left with their primary role or structural function in the narrative on the right.
- AdahThe resilient protagonist who strives for independence, self-fulfillment, and higher education despite severe systemic obstacles
- FrancisThe tyrannical husband who embodies patriarchal control and actively suppresses his wife's ambitions
- Mr. ColeThe encouraging primary school teacher who nurtures the protagonist's early passion for learning
- TrudyThe negligent child-minder in London whose poor care leads to municipal health inspection
Answer
Adah matches with the resilient protagonist striving for independence; Francis matches with the tyrannical husband embodying patriarchal control; Mr. Cole matches with the encouraging primary school teacher; Trudy matches with the negligent child-minder in London.
Each character is correctly matched to their narrative role in Buchi Emecheta's *Second Class Citizen*: Adah as the protagonist fighting for her education and autonomy; Francis as the abusive, controlling husband; Mr. Cole as the early inspiring Lagos teacher; and Trudy as the irresponsible London child-minder.
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Major Character Identification and Narrative Roles in Prescribed Prose