Panorama of African Feminist Prototypes and the Interpretation of Domestic Cannibalism as Delineated in the Select Novels of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: A Critical Appraisal
Author : Dr. AP Pavithra Bhuvaneshwari and M Naveena Rani
Abstract :
Literature embodies and showcases the varied modes of interaction among individuals hailing from distinct societal spheres. It serves as both an art form that brings pleasure and a medium that stimulates and modifies person’s encounters. In Literature, there are moments when people reflect upon the challenges they confront in their lives and consider the teachings and values they can acquire from these obstacles, empowering them to lead a positive and purposeful existence. The literature of Nigeria is interconnected with African literature, serving as a representation of the customs and culture prevalent among its populace. In particular, Nigerian women's predicaments have been discussed by contemporary writers. In this article, the discussion revolves around the prototypes of African feminism and domestic cannibalism in literature from Africa and Nigeria. Western feminists focused on achieving economic independence and equality with men, whereas black feminists fought for their fundamental right to merely survive, reflecting a regrettable contrast. Subsequently, this research article discusses the difficulties and position of women in Nigeria, specifically within the pages of Purple Hibiscus and other novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Keywords :
Feminism, post-colonialism, domestic violence, gender, oppression, religion, domestic, cannibalism, encounters, empower, equality
