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The role of children in the Zulu folktale

Chapter 1 introduces the study by means of its aim, scope, methodology and
terminology. It also hosts summaries of all the folktales that are analysed in this
study.
Chapter 2 is a study of parenthood and its portrayal in Zulu folktales.
Motherhood and fatherhood will be scrutinised separately.
Chapter 3 concentrates on girl characters as siblings, brides and companions to
old men.
Chapter 4 analyses boy characters as herd boys, villains, tricksters and
companions to old women.
Chapter 5 concentrates on the status of the Zulu folktale. The influence of
urbanisation, gender, and the media will receive attention. The lessons that
folktales teach will be noted.
Chapter 6 concludes and summarises this study and hosts recommendations
on the promotion of Zulu folktales / African Languages / M.A. (African Languages)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/1036
Date30 November 2002
CreatorsDe Bruin, Annemarié
ContributorsMsimang, C. T.
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (ix, 226 p.)

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