Ukuvezwa kwabalingiswa kumanoveli wesiZulu amane ka 1990

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:This work investigates characterisation in four modern Zulu novels. Theobjective of the study is to examine whether or not there is development in theportrayal of characters in recently published Zulu novels. The study isprompted by the view that a high number of novels in African languages haveinadequate portrayal of characters (Zulu 1998).Focus has been placed on the following four Zulu novels: Izibiba Ziyeqana,Asikho Ndawo 8akithi, Isidleke Samanqe, and Itshwele Lempangele. Thenovels were published between 1995 and 1998 and all have won literaryprizes in recognition of their high literary qualities.It has been found in the study that the way characters are portrayed in thefour novels shows some signs of development. All the chief characters are'round' in the sense that they change and adapt to changes andcircumstances. Even though there are serious problems, the characters areseen to be fighting like ordinary human beings to better their lives. It is alsofound in the study that antagonists in some novels are round characters.It is concluded that this study identifies positive properties about thedevelopment of characterisation in the Zulu novel of the late 1990's.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University