The main objective of this study is to investigate in detail the theory of characterization and to analyse critically the ways in which characters are presented with particular reference to Mangomo and Lehudu. This study further compares a'1d contrasts the development and growth of characters in these two novels. The study focuses specifically on providing a comprehensive background on characterization. It is anticipated that this will help clear the confusion around characters as they feature in novels as opposed to real life situations. Theoretical aspects of characterization shed new light on these novels and it was explained why this theory could be used with success in analysing characterization in Setswana novels. Chapter one of this study gives a brief introduction, problems, aims as well as the methodology employed in the study. The author's biography is fully given in chapter two in order to introduce him to the readers. The biography given is of utmost importance in the sense that the two novels under discussion were largely influenced by the author 1 s background which reveals his biography to a certain extend. Chapter three gives a detailed scientific theory of characterization as well as provides the framework for a satisfactory character depiction. The theories of investigative - comparison are also discussed to evaluate character growth and development in Mangomo and Lehudu. Chapters four and five present critical examinations of characterization in Mangomo and Lehudu respectively. Particular attention is given to how the actions and deeds of the main character (s) and background characters impact on characterization. These characters are evaluated individually to reveal the direct as well as the indirect presentations. A comparison approach is used in the characterization of the two novels. The differences and similarities are investigated to establish whether progressive growth in characterization could be discerned especially because both novels are written by the same author. The findings of this study reveal that the literary theory in general could be successfully applied in Setswana novels. Points of similarities and differences were discernable in Mmileng’s characterization in the two novels under focus. It also became obvious that naming among the Batswana differs from that of the English and Afrikaans people. The author tended •to alter his style of presenting characters in the two novels as characterization in Mangomo and Lehudu differs in some respect. In conclusion, this study has shown that characterization in Manqomo and Lehudu lends itself to literary theory in general. It became obvious that the characters in the two novels could be subjected to direct and indirect presentation. The findings further revealed that the author succeeded to present and create living characters by using words. In conclusion therefore, the author's character depiction is highly commendable. / Thesis (MA)--PU vir CHO, 1993

The main objective of this study is to investigate in detail the theory of characterization and to analyse critically the ways in which characters are presented with particular reference to Mangomo and Lehudu. This study further compares a'1d contrasts the development and growth of characters in these two novels. The study focuses specifically on providing a comprehensive background on characterization. It is anticipated that this will help clear the confusion around characters as they feature in novels as opposed to real life situations. Theoretical aspects of characterization shed new light on these novels and it was explained why this theory could be used with success in analysing characterization in Setswana novels. Chapter one of this study gives a brief introduction, problems, aims as well as the methodology employed in the study. The author's biography is fully given in chapter two in order to introduce him to the readers. The biography given is of utmost importance in the sense that the two novels under discussion were largely influenced by the author 1 s background which reveals his biography to a certain extend. Chapter three gives a detailed scientific theory of characterization as well as provides the framework for a satisfactory character depiction. The theories of investigative - comparison are also discussed to evaluate character growth and development in Mangomo and Lehudu. Chapters four and five present critical examinations of characterization in Mangomo and Lehudu respectively. Particular attention is given to how the actions and deeds of the main character (s) and background characters impact on characterization. These characters are evaluated individually to reveal the direct as well as the indirect presentations. A comparison approach is used in the characterization of the two novels. The differences and similarities are investigated to establish whether progressive growth in characterization could be discerned especially because both novels are written by the same author. The findings of this study reveal that the literary theory in general could be successfully applied in Setswana novels. Points of similarities and differences were discernable in Mmileng’s characterization in the two novels under focus. It also became obvious that naming among the Batswana differs from that of the English and Afrikaans people. The author tended •to alter his style of presenting characters in the two novels as characterization in Mangomo and Lehudu differs in some respect. In conclusion, this study has shown that characterization in Manqomo and Lehudu lends itself to literary theory in general. It became obvious that the characters in the two novels could be subjected to direct and indirect presentation. The findings further revealed that the author succeeded to present and create living characters by using words. In conclusion therefore, the author's character depiction is highly commendable. / Thesis (MA)--PU vir CHO, 1993

M.A. (African Languages) / Please refer to full text to view abstract