Exploitation and Poverty in _Matigari_

     Matigari complains about "a world in which the tailor wears rags,
the tiller eats wild berries, the builder begs for shelter" (p.21),
and attributes these injustices to the Imperialists. However, he
discovers that these injustices still exist, even though Kenya is
independent. Exploitation and injustice are not simply the products of
imperialism, but also of neo-imperialism and of capitalism.

     Please read through the book and find three (3) passages in which
the theme of poverty or injustice _as exploitation_ is prominent.

     Explain, in each case, how is the _cause_ of the poverty and
exploitation discussed? Finally, consider _why_ the authorities
believe that any talk of exploitation constitutes "communism" or
"Marxism."

Please write 250-300 words, and email to me and to your group.