The Theme Of Exploitation In African Literature In Chris Egheravba’s Canopy Of Thunder And Legacy Of Thunder

The Theme Of Exploitation In African Literature In Chris Egheravba’s Canopy Of Thunder And Legacy Of Thunder

ABSTRACT

This study examined the Theme of Exploitation in African Literature in Chris Egheravba’s Canopy of Thunder and Legacy of Thunder. The study reveals the effects of exploitation on the society and enlightens the readers on the effects of selfishness and unpatriotism among leaders and followers. Revealing to the reader that exploitation is one of the factor affecting the economic and social growth of the society. The study presents exploitation as a blood sucking demon that needs to be extracted from the face of the society and it awakens the consciousness of the people to do what is right. The study also sounds as an advice to those in power to use their position to protect the people and the integrity of the society rather than using it to enrich themselves and family members, or enslaving and intimidating others. The study presents African writers as writer with essence, sensibility and impetus not as writers who write for writing sake. Presenting African novels as novel engaged in creation of new order, searching for social values and stability, accountability, good governance and social liberation. That is, African literature serves purpose. Finally, the study recommends that the study of literature should be made compulsory to secondary school scholars because literature gives the learners insight into realities of life and helps improve the moral etiquette of the students against corrupt practices and other social ills and vices.                                                                                                                               

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of the Problem

1.3       Purpose of the Study

1.4       Objectives of the Study

 1.5      Significance of the Study

1.7       Research Methodology

1.8       Biodata of Chris Egbarevba

CHAPTER TWO: THE REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

CHAPTER THREE

3.1       Plot Analysis of Chris Egharevba’s Canopy of Thunder

3.2       Themes in Chris Egharevba’s Canopy of Thunder

very ideal manner. It can thus be classified into the following theme:

The Theme Of Exploitation In African Literature In Chris Egheravba’s Canopy Of Thunder And Legacy Of Thunder

3.2.1    The theme of corruption

3.2.2    The theme of Exploitation

3.2.3    The theme of determination

3.2.4    The theme of poverty

3.3       Style in Chris Egharevba’s Canopy of Thunder

3.4       Characterization in Chris Egberavba’s Canopy of Thunder

 

CHAPTER FOUR

4.1       Plot Analysis of Chris Egharevba’s Legacy of Thunder

4.2       Themes in Chris Egharevba’s Legacy of Thunder

4.3       Style in Chris Egharevba’s Legacy of Thunder

4.4       Characterization in Chris Egharevba’s Legacy of Thunder

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1       Summary

5.2       Conclusion

5.3       Recommendations