Research Mentor(s)
Daniels, Rita
Description
This paper examined a character with notable mention from Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, called Ekwefi. A textual analysis of the text and the role this character plays indicated that she communicated her identity as an independent woman in relation to being a second wife. Ekwefi seems to be, at first, pitied because of her lack of children and, subsequently, her bitter attitude. After further examination of her two prominent identities, Ekwefi displays characteristics of feminism through her actions, and by the actions of those around her. This paper ellaborates on these feminist motherhood roles of the character in a hyper-masculine society.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
17-5-2017 9:00 AM
End Date
17-5-2017 12:00 PM
Department
Media and Communication
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Feminism; Women--Social conditions
Subjects – Names (LCNAF)
Achebe, Chinua. Things fall apart
Geographic Coverage
Nigeria--Social life and customs
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this documentation for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
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Feminist Mother in a Hyper-masculine Society
This paper examined a character with notable mention from Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, called Ekwefi. A textual analysis of the text and the role this character plays indicated that she communicated her identity as an independent woman in relation to being a second wife. Ekwefi seems to be, at first, pitied because of her lack of children and, subsequently, her bitter attitude. After further examination of her two prominent identities, Ekwefi displays characteristics of feminism through her actions, and by the actions of those around her. This paper ellaborates on these feminist motherhood roles of the character in a hyper-masculine society.