This allowed for a better understanding of what we were looking for. By going over old records, I revealed historical information and identified holes in past research. Moreover, I developed questions that needed to be asked. In addition to the pre-recorded facts, I utilized my personal knowledge on the general history of my town to place information into the correct setting. It was important to understand the historical setting of the town to understand the significance of the train station. The application of prior knowledge to current evidence and its revelation is essential to literary detectives in their pursuit of the truth. This is exemplified in Okey Ndibe’s Arrows of Rain in which Femi must compile evidence in favor of Bukuru in order to free him from the injustices imposed by the corrupt government. Among the lessons we learn through his testimony, we begin to understand the importance of storytelling. Specifically, that stories carry memories that in turn connect the past to the present. Femi’s editor reinforces this concept when he tells him, “‘Type it out. You’re paid to be a reporter, not a
This allowed for a better understanding of what we were looking for. By going over old records, I revealed historical information and identified holes in past research. Moreover, I developed questions that needed to be asked. In addition to the pre-recorded facts, I utilized my personal knowledge on the general history of my town to place information into the correct setting. It was important to understand the historical setting of the town to understand the significance of the train station. The application of prior knowledge to current evidence and its revelation is essential to literary detectives in their pursuit of the truth. This is exemplified in Okey Ndibe’s Arrows of Rain in which Femi must compile evidence in favor of Bukuru in order to free him from the injustices imposed by the corrupt government. Among the lessons we learn through his testimony, we begin to understand the importance of storytelling. Specifically, that stories carry memories that in turn connect the past to the present. Femi’s editor reinforces this concept when he tells him, “‘Type it out. You’re paid to be a reporter, not a