the book ‘Woes of the African Mother’ in a brief, recapitulation of the
book. Although as argued in the addresses of the 1st defendant, many
sub themes of the book may not have been included in the summary,
the summary definitely covers the details of the fundamental plot and
does not include any original effort from outside the book as to make
the second work any different in a substantial manner. And this is the
reason why I totally differ with the 1st defendant’s argument that
summarizing the same story which is identified as a summary of that
story does not constitute ‘reproduction’ as anticipated under Act 690.
It is my firm assessment that even if the summary does not constitute
copying as the dictionary meaning of reproduction directs, it
constitutes restructuring, arrangement and adaptation of the same
material to fit with the aims of Appendix 6 – providing a summary of
the details of the book, notes and questions on the book as a set text for
examination.”
The Summary is followed by the following questions:
“Discussion and opinion
1. Did Foli go to secondary school? If not, why not?
2. Was Foli right in wanting to leave Ghana for the USA?
3. What kind of experiences did Foli have in the USA – good, bad, or a
mixture of both?
4. What problems arose in the relationship between Foli and Delali?
Name and discuss three.”
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