'Nervous Conditions' by Tsitsi Dangarembga
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This 5 page paper considers the themes, story, symbolism and parallels in this story of Timbu, an African women in her childhood. The issues in the book focus on the role of women in the community as subservient, with few rights. Colonisation, which is also considered in the book, has not improved the situation, only created a new and different kind of illness. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEnercon.wps

“Mofolo’s ‘Chaka’”
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A paper which looks at Mofolo’s novel ‘Chaka’ and considers its importance in terms of the cultural context in which it was written, the way in which it celebrates traditional African values and cultural practices, and the extent to which Mofolo is able to present a subtle and skilfully implied criticism of European cultural values within the narrative.
Filename: JLchaka.wps

“Radiance of the King” by Camara Laye
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A 6 page paper which examines the development of the immigrant, the white French man Clarence, in Camara Laye’s “Radiance of the King.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlaye.rtf

“Things Fall Apart”
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A 4 page paper which examines the title of Achebe’s novel and examines the historical content. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAthings.rtf

“Things Fall Apart” by Achebe: A Tragedy
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A 4 page paper which examines how and why Chinua Achebe’s novel “Things Fall Apart” is a tragedy. One additional source cited.
Filename: RAtrach.rtf

“Things Fall Apart”: Three Questions
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A 3 page paper which answers three different questions regarding the culture of the Aficans in Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAach3q.rtf

"Notes from the Hyena's Belly" by Nega Mezlekia
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A 5 page paper which reviews and summarizes the book "Notes from the Hyena's Belly" by Nega Mezlekia. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhyena.rtf

"So Long a Letter" by Mariama Ba
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the women in Mariama Ba's "So Long a Letter" with women in Senegal, Africa. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAmarama.wps

"The Blood Knot": Identity
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A 22 page paper which discusses different aspects of identity as is found in Athol Fugard's play, "The Blood Knot." Homi K. Bhabha's theories, regarding colonial mimicry, are also discussed as they apply to Fugard's play. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: RAbloodk.wps

"The Housemaid" by Amma Darko: Capitalism
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A 10 page paper which discusses the novel "The Housemaid" by Ammo Darko and analyzes it as it entails issues concerning capitalism. In that respect the paper discusses urbanization, the position of women in the society, and the notion that people, as well as items, become commodities in this novel as it addresses capitalism. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAammodarko.wps