1. Some of the narrative techniques that Roger Mais used in the novel Brother Man are flashback, characterization, foreshadowing, plot, setting.
2.Roger Mais developed characterization by showing how Jamaicans lived (their way of life) and their beliefs in that time to allow his characters to seem real to the reader.
3. The setting in the novel Brother Man was in the island of Jamaica, Kingston.
4. Some themes in the novel Brother Man are as follows: love, envy, guilt, greed, violence, beliefs (religion), betrayal,
5. Different plots in the novel are:
Brother Man and Bra' Ambo, from the beginning of the novel didn't have a very good relationship. It is evident when Bra' Ambo went to Bra' Man to ask him the favor of holding some of his belongings until the police left. When Bra'Man refused to do so, Bra' Ambo started to plot his revenge on the believer, Bra' Man, by using a person who he helped to get his revenge (Cordelia).
When Papacita sets his eyes on Minette, he feels intimidated by the presence of Brother Man because of the fact that she was living with him and persons suspected that they were a couple. Papacita then plans to get rid of Brother Man to have his way with Minette.
6. Foreshadowing in the novel Brother Man was displayed:
When Brother Man and Bra' Ambo didn't see eye to eye when he was asked to help him, Bra' Ambo then decides what he is going to do to get revenge on Bra' Man.
In the beginning of the novel, the relationship with Papacita and Girlie was shown as an unhealthy one. It boils up to the point of his eventual death in the end.
7. Flashback in the novel Brother Man was displayed:
Cordelia's reflections on her father's child before he was charged for drug possession and their way of life before that event.
Minette reflects on her terrible past before she came into contact with Bra' Man
Bra' Man recounts his past as well as betrayals to Minette
8. Religion plays an important role in the novel Brother Man simply because the main character Brother Man whose real name is John Power, was characterized by the author Roger Mais as "Christ-like". He healed the sick and could actively hear the voice and direction of God. There is a biblical perspective on the novel on a whole. He wanted others to be believers also and to have pure faith in the power of God. He was like Christ as in his followers betrayed him in the end it was a scene as one of crucifixion.
