Reflecting the Times: A Journey of Self-Discovery in Sefi Atta’s Everything Good will Come.
Abstract
This research work presents A Journey of Self-Discovery reflecting the times of Sefi Atta’s novel Everything Good Will Come. It has
examined the growing up of a child from adolescence to adulthood.
This research is subjected to textual analysis, using post-colonial paradigm as the framework with a view to highlighting the enduring need for female self-discovery and individuality in neocolonial Nigeria.
This research work also examines the socio-economic and political landscape of Nigeria and how it affects the psychology of the woman.
The research work submits that the woman cannot continue in the space defined for her by the society, she must fight for her space both in the home and in the larger society.
Table Of Contents
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv-v
Table of Content vi-vii
Abstract viii
CHAPTER ONE
- Introduction
- Background 1-4
- Statement of Problem 4
- Aim and Objectives 4-5
- Scope and Limitation of Study 5
- Justification of the Study 5-6
- Methodology 6
- Brief Introduction of The Author 6-7
CHAPTER TWO
- Introduction 8-10
- Definition of Literature Review 10-11
- Review of Literature on Text 11-13
- Theme of Self Discovery and New Times in Other texts 13-26
- Conclusion 27
CHAPTER THREE
- Introduction 28-29
- Analysis of Plot/Storyline 29-31
- Analysis of Setting 32
- Analysis of Characters and Characterization 32-37
- Analysis of Technique 38-41
- Analysis of Theme of Self-Discovery 41-45
- The motif of A Journey of Self-Discovery, Reflecting the Times of text 45-61
- Everything Good Will Come as a Nigerian Novel 61-62
- Conclusion 63
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Summary 64-65
4.1 Conclusion 65
4.2 Works Cited 66-70
Introduction
Background Of Study
Literature as a creative activity projects those deeply ingrained and relatively enduring patterns of thought, feeling and behavior of the society from which it is drawn.
Apparently, literature captures the diverse forms of interaction between various parts of a society and its people.
Mary Kolawole (2005:9) corroborates this assertion, as she suggests that literature is not only an imitation of life, but also a concept which derives from certain sustainable principles.
The varying emphasis on social art, therefore, make literature of great Importance, as it transcend mere entertainment to expose the significant moral and social views of the writer and of his environment which form the nexus for his art.
Works Cited
Abrams, M.H. (2005), A Glossary of Literary Terms. Boston: Thomas Wadsworth.
Atta, S.(2005), Everything Good Will Come. Lagos: Farafina
Atta, S. (2008), I don’t think literary work should be Didactic ( Interview with Ismaila Isah Umagha) http:www.everythingliterature.blagspot.com. retrieved 28/11/2011
Adichie, C.N. (2003), Purple Hibiscus. North Carolina: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill,
Adichie, C.N. (2002), Half of a Yellow Sun. London: Harper perennial.
Adeniran, S. (2007), Imagine This. London: S W Books.
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