THE WOMAN QUESTION IN MODERN AFRICAN DRAMA: A STUDY OF JP

CLARK’S THE WIVES’ REVOLT

BY

Esther Noyenum, OBIELUM (MISS)

AER1100504

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERATURE

FACULTY OF ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
BENIN CITY

OCTOBER, 2015
THE WOMAN QUESTION IN MODERN AFRICAN DRAMA: A STUDY OF JP
CLARK’S THE WIVES’ REVOLT

BY

Esther Noyenum OBIELUM (MISS)

ART1100504

SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERATURE,

FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY IN PARTIAL
FULFIMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH AND LITERATURE.

OCTOBER 2015
 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this study was carried out by Esther Noyenum OBIELUM (Miss),

in the Department of English and Literature, University of Benin, Benin-city under my

supervision.

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Dr. H. Oby Okolocha (Mrs) Date
Supervisor’s Signature
 DEDICATION

I dedicate this work to God almighty and also to the best mother ever, Mrs P.E. Obielum.
 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

My profound gratitude goes to God for sustaining me all through my stay in The

University of Benin. I wouldn’t have made it this far without him.

Also I am indeed grateful to my supervisor, a mother indeed, Dr Mrs H.O. Okolocha,

thank you for all your care and patience.

More so, I want to specially thank my mentor, my mum, Mrs P.E Obielum. Thank

you for everything God will surely satisfy you with long life .And to my caring Dad I

say thanks for all your contributions , I love you.

Also, to my lovely brothers, Ezekiel. Isaac, Femi, Olise, and my baby praise thank

you for all your contributions, love and support I love you all.

Furthermore, I wouldn’t fail to appreciate my second family, RCF, my leaders,

Evangelism department, The Royal family choir, I say thank you for the love and

spiritual growth.

Also to the Ikhanaede family, thank you for your love and support. To my

wonderful friends: Samson, Ejiro Uwode, Sarah Ikhanaede, Kome (mulatto), Kelechi,

Deigha, Franca, Tobi, Lizzy, Uche Ihuoma, Awele. Thanks for all your support. God

bless you all.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Page - - - - - - - - i
Certification - - - - - - - - ii
Dedication - - - - - - - - iii
Acknowledgements - - - - - - - iv
Table of Contents - - - - - - - v

CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction - - - - - - - 1
1.1 Purpose of Study - - - - - - 2
1.2 Scope of Study - - - - - - - 2
1.3 Methodology - - - - - - - 2
1.4 Theoretical Background - - - - - 6
1.5 Literature Review - - - - - - 9
1.6 Thesis Statement - - - - - - 9

CHAPTER TWO: WOMEN’S SUBORDINATION

2.1 Introduction - - - - - - - 10
2.2 Political Subordination - - - - - - 10
2.3 Economic Subordination - - - - - - 13
2.4 Socio-Cultural Subordination - - - - - 15

CHAPTER THREE: WOMEN’S REVOLT

3.1 Introduction - - - - - - - 19
3.2 Women’s Rebellion - - - - - - 19
3.3 Women’s Emancipation - - - - - - 22

CHAPTER FOUR: STYLE

4.1 Introduction - - - - - - - 27
4.2 The Use of Symbols - - - - - - 27
4.3 Animals; as Symbols - - - - - - 30
4.4 The Use of Humor - - - - - - - 32

CHAPTER FIVE
Conclusion - - - - - - - - 34
Works Cited - - - - - - - - 34