Jikinya characterisation- One might argue that the death of Jikinya is symbolical to the death of practice of Jikinya dance amongst the Shona…
Jikinya – Characterisation
Category: Literature in English
Every Stone that turns: Analysis of the poem ‘Uprooted Tuber’
The title of the poem refers to a root plant or potato /mbambaira that has been uprooted from the soil where it was getting food but is now feeling lonely. The tuber is a symbol of a comrade who has been removed from his natural environment like a tuber that has been uprooted. The first […]
The Lion and the Jewel(Wole Soyinka 1963) novel analysis
Soyinka’s The Lion and The Jewel is a play set in the village of Ilujinle which occurs in a day- morning, noon and night. The play is about an eager but naive school teacher, who accepts Western ideas and modernity without really understanding them.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave : Read Online
Read Online for free: Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave – written by himself
The Rain Of my blood-Read online
Read/Download the rain of my blood by George Mujajati free online. Here is a few characters from the play
I Will Wait by Bertha Msora Notes
I Will Wait by Bertha Msora Notes Relevance of Title The title of the play is aptly captured through the characters Rudo, Leo and Togara. Initially it is Togara who had promised his inlaws that he would wait for Rudo to come of age,to be ripe for marriage, after the demise of his wife. […]
ZIMSEC A Level Literature setbooks for November 2022 and June 2023
A list of ZIMSEC A Level Literature setbooks for November 2022 and June 20203
How to use poetic devices to analyse poems
When analyzing a poem, it’s important to pay attention to the various poetic devices that the poet has used. These devices can be used to convey meaning, create imagery, and establish the poem’s tone and mood.
The Ties That Bind by chidavaenzi Analysis
In this chapter the author deals with various issues that take us close to the title of the novel. The binding ties are revealed as poverty, HIV, underpayment of workers (plight of doctors )etc . However Chidavaenzi still manages to bring out traces of love and hope despite the ties
A Critical Appreciation of “After Rain” by Edward Thomas
Discover the beauty and deeper meanings in Edward Thomas’ “After Rain” with this critical appreciation. Explore the vivid imagery, symbolism, and themes in this poem that celebrates the power of nature to inspire wonder and reflection.