Aesthetics of border negotiation: Examples from Wole Soyinka's Aké the years of childhood
Department of Germanic Studies, University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(03), 3218-3222
Publication history:
Received on 11 November 2024; revised on 22 December 2024; accepted on 24 December 2024
Abstract:
This essay examines the themes of border and border negotiation in Wole Soyinka's Aké: The Years of Childhood 1981. Pointing out Soyinka's experiences and the interaction of religion, culture, and language, this analysis critiques the rigid borders imposed by colonialism and examines the social implications of these divisions. This work also explores the entanglement of identity and the potential for harmony among disparate belief systems through the lens of key characters like Wole and his family. This paper emphasizes the importance of adopting a hybrid legal framework that fosters a dialogue that embraces diverse cultures, as it speaks to the contemporary notions of a deterritorialized society articulated by theorists like Arjun Appadurai. Finally, this essay calls for transcending rigid boundaries in favor of open political discourse that celebrates the rich landscape of interconnected cultures.
Keywords:
Wole Soyinka; Hybridity; Border Negotiation; Yoruba; Culture; Religion; Language
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