September 2024

Marching to heaven or marching to hell, foreign projects in Africa in relation to the environmental crisis: A case study of Wizard of the Crow

Since its publication in 2006, Ngugi wa Thiong'o's English translation of Wizard of the Crow has captivated the interest of academics and critics alike. The novel has been debated and researched from various viewpoints, employing multiple theories and methodologies. Some scholars focus on topics such as politics, authoritarian regimes, gender issues, economic inequality, corruption, and environmental challenges....

Author(s): Peter Pacho

September 2024

Utilising motifs as a technique in isiXhosa creative texts through the lens of narratology theory

This article examines the use of motifs as literary devices to reinforce a central idea and themes, and to enhance the narrative features of isiXhosa creative texts. The motifs are not only crucial for reinforcing the central idea of a story or poem but are also useful for enhancing emplotment, plot, and explotment of a story. However, the pivotal role of motifs is often overlooked by some isiXhosa creative writers in...

Author(s): Nontembiso Patricia Jaxa