mister johnson
Across
- 3. – Johnson’s fatal flaw is his excessive __________ to rise above his station.
- 4. – Johnson is employed by a British official named Harry __________.
- 7. – Despite betrayal, Johnson shows surprising __________ to Rudbeck at the end.
- 9. – Johnson ultimately commits an act of __________ against his employer, Gollup.
- 11. – The road is meant to open the region to __________ and commerce.
- 12. – Johnson dreams of helping build a great __________ to bring trade and progress.
- 13. – The road project is presented as a symbol of __________.
- 14. – Johnson confesses, “Oh, sir, I guilty. I kill poor Sargy __________.”
- 16. – Mister Johnson sings, “♪ __________ is my country. Oh, __________ is my home.”
- 17. – “Get up, you son of a dog! — I’m not the son of a dog. I’m an English __________.”
- 18. – Johnson’s struggle is tied to questions of __________ between African and British cultures.
- 20. – To motivate workers, Rudbeck promises them free __________.
- 21. – Johnson’s mimicry of English ways leads to __________ from his own people.
Down
- 1. – The story takes place in colonial __________.
- 2. – Johnson’s wife, __________, represents traditional village life.
- 5. – The film critiques the effects of __________ on individuals and society.
- 6. – Mister Johnson is often described as a __________ hero of colonial literature.
- 8. – Mister Johnson works as a __________ for the British.
- 10. – The ending is filled with __________, as Johnson’s dream of respect collapses in humiliation.
- 11. – After being arrested, Johnson is brought to __________ before colonial justice.
- 15. – Johnson’s downfall is partly caused by dishonesty and mounting __________.
- 16. – Johnson wants desperately to be seen as an __________ gentleman.
- 19. – The story ends tragically with Johnson’s __________ by firing squad.