Ngũgĩ wa᾽ Thiong᾽s I Will Marry When I Want (1977) and Athol Fugard’s My Children! My Africa! (1990): A Brechtian Reading
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2021
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Mouloud Mammeri University
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This research paper deals with the theme of social protest in Ngugi's I Will Marry When I Want (1977) and Athol Fugard’s My Children! My Africa! (1990). To develop our issue, we have adapted some principles from Brecht's theory of Epic Theatre. Our work is composed of two Chapters. The first one discusses the various "Epic Theatre" techniques that the two authors employ in the chosen plays to transform their respective theatre into a means for social change and protest. We have noticed that both Ngugi and Fuguard rely on Brechtian techniques to alienate their audiences. The second is a thematic analysis in which we tried to demonstrate the literary elements of James Ngugi and Athol Fugard, with much focus on oppression, exploitation, and the impact of capitalism. This is in addition to the character's political engagement. Through our analysis of the two plays, we have found that the two authors use theatre for the benefit of their people in order to awaken their consciousness by giving them a real representation of life.
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52p. ; 30cm(+CD-Rom)
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Brechtian Epic Theatre, Oppression, Exploitation, Capitalism
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Literature and Interdisciplinary Approaches