Thesis (Th. D.)--Rijksuniversiteit te Utrecht, 1955. / Stellings: [2 leaves] laid in. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Proefschrift - Leiden. / "Stellingen": [2] p. inserted. Bibliographical references included in "Noten" (p. 267-329).

Proefschrift - Leiden. / "Stellingen": [2] p. inserted. Bibliographical references included in "Noten" (p. 267-329).

Thesis (Th. D.)--Rijksuniversiteit te Utrecht, 1955. / Stellings: [2 leaves] laid in. Includes bibliographical references and index.

M.Litt. et Phil. (Afrikaans-Nederlands) / Most stories are presented in the text through the mediation of some 'angle of vision' or a specific perspective. Not only is the story told from a certain 'point of view' as far as the narrator is concerned, but it is often presented in such a way that different 'perspectives' concerning certain matters are clearly voiced by character and statement. As far as the drama as genre is concerned, perspective can be described as the narrator's angle of vision, the way that certain aspects of life are seen in their relation to each other as well as the varying attitudes towards these aspects of life. The aim of this scription is to discuss perspective and its place in the drama introductory and then to concentrate on the way in which it is manifested in a few dramas from N P van Wyk Louw of which the most important will be Die pluimsaad waai ver, staged in 1966 in commemoration of South Africa becoming a republic in 1961.

M.A. (Afrikaans) / The particular manner in which N.P. van Wyk Louw makes use of the adjective in his work RAKA, soon becomes evident to the reader. The grammatical approach taken in this study endeavours to emphasise the manner in which, and the frequency with which the adjective is applied as well as its functional relationship within the structure of the text. Lexical relationships involving the adjective in this specificwork serve as a basis upon which this study has been formulated. Initially" adjectives in the mentioned work have been identified from a theoretical point of view. Further more the nature" of the syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships are examined against the background of their potential to function as lexical cohesive elements within the specific textual context. Particular attention is given to the colour adjective owing to the frequency of its use in the work. The study reveals the important role of the colour adjective in the text: Areas of different semantic representation are drawn together, important structural elements of character, time and place are identified while the importance of changing character perspectives are manifested by the functioning of this type of adjective. Adjectives other than colour adjectives are subjected to analysis in terms of syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations established in the text. This study emphasises the significance of the cohesive role played by the adjective in the macrostructure of the text. Lastly, it can be concluded that while this study has concentrated on grammatical research, students of literature will benefit from a literary study of the adjective in RAKA.

M.A. (Afrikaans) / In this epic poem, Raka, N.P. van Wyk Louw made abundant use of prepositions. A linguistic analysis of these preposition structures explains and reveals the nature of this syntactic category in Afrikaans. From this it is evident that prepositions are vital in accomplishing cohesion in the text. Cognitive linguistics argue that syntactic organisation and semantics cannot stand independently from each other. Therefore the meaning of 'n phrase of expression cannot be reduced to an objective categorization of the situation that is being described. Against this background it is evident that structures conveying meaning are expressed through prepositions and prepositional structures. Certain semantic values and meaning structures of prepositions in RAKA are dealt with to help clarify some implied cognitive dimensions. A closer analysis shows that the preposition structures in RAKA represent intricate syntactic patterns. The semantic values of prepositions in RAKA are categorized through image schemas in terms of space Qncluding place, perspective and proximity), time, movement, part-whole, reason and cause, as well as manner and means. Finally it is indicated how the epic structures can be made more explicable by image schemas. Through the use of prepositions in the language, aspects of the epic, namely characterization, time and spatial placing are endorsed. Progression, in terms or epic movement is supported through the use of prepositions that specifically imply space and movement. It is therefore apparent that although the research was approached from a linguistic angle, it also contributes to literary analysis.

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M.A. (Afrikaans en Nederlands) / Please refer to full text to view abstract

Text in Afrikaans with abstracts in Afrikaans and English. / Hierdie verhandeling handel oor die radiodramas van N.P. van Wyk Louw se afhanklikheid van die gesproke woord en die gebruik van ouditiewe middele ter ondersteuning daarvan. In radiodramas soos Dias, Kruger breek die pad oop en die eerste voortrek, is die gesproke woord hoofsaaklik as betekenisdraer gebruik. Gaandeweg word byklanke in Blomme vir die winter aangewend en in Die vonnis speel musiek n strukturerende rol by die opbou van die handeling. In Die held en Lewenslyn eksperimenteer Louw met radiotegniese moontlikhede ten einde die ouditiwiteit en verbeelde visualiteit te verhoog. In Dagboek van n soldaat word die byklank soms oorheersend, maar in sy laaste radiodrama, Die val van n regvaardige man, keer hy weer terug na die uitsluitlike krag van die woord. Die aanwending van dramatiese tegnieke, sowel as aktuele temas, komplekse karakterisering en die vooropstel van die idee, dra alles by tot die "toneelmatigheid" van sy radiodramas. / This dissertation deals ·with the radio dramas of N.P. van Wyk Louw, describes its dependence on the spoken word and the use of acoustical forms to reinforce the dialogue. Louw uses the spoken word as the prime bearer of meaning in Dias, Kruger breek die pad oop and Die eerste voortrek. Gradually he makes use of sound-effects in Blornme vir die winter and music plays a structural role in the action in Die vonnis. In Die held and Lewenslyn technical possibilities increase the auditory effect and imagined visuality. Sometimes the sound-effects dominate in Dagboek van n soldaat, but in his lastradio drama, Die val van n regvaardige man, Louw returns to the exclusive force of the spoken word. Louw's use of dramatical techniques, together with actual themes, complex characterization and the bringing forth of the idea, is responsible for the radio dramas being "fit for the stage". / Afrikaans and Theory of Literature / M.A. (Afrikaans en Nederlands)