Chapter 1 outlines the aim of the study, research methodology, delimitation of
scope and the definition of some terms. This is followed by a list of Zulu short
stories which Ntuli has already contributed. His other contributions in circles
outside the writing of fiction are also acknowledged. Finally, tribute is paid to some
contributions made by Ntuli as an endeavour to uplift the standard of Zulu writing.
In Chapter 2 plot structure is discussed. This is followed by an in-depth semiotic
analysis of some short stories.
Chapter 3 deals with the different narration techniques employed by the author
in his short stories.
Chapter 4 differentiates between actors and characters. Different methods of
character portrayal are investigated.
Chapter 5 concludes this dissertation by summarising the main finding of this
study. It also brings forth some conclusions with regard to literary merit of Ntuli's
short stories and his contribution to Zulu literature. / African Languages / M.A. (African Languages)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/15677 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Ntuli, C. D. (Cynthia Danisile), 1959- |
| Contributors | Msimang, C. T., Mollema, Nina, 1965- |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (v, 157 leaves) |
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