Perspectives on Corruption and Charlatanry in Politics
An Analysis of Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People and Emeka Nwabueze’s A Parliament of Vultures
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14956013 |
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| Authors | Nelson Torti Obasi (0000-0002-7419-849X, University of Nigeria), Dohoabasi Okon Uweh (University of Nigeria), Christian Maduka (University of Nigeria), Uche-Chinemere Nwaozuzu (University of Nigeria), Stella Okoye-Ugwu (University of Nigeria, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2021-03-28 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0975-2935 • E-ISSN: 0975-2935 |
| Publisher | Aesthetics Media Services (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.21659/rupkatha.v13n1.10 |
| OpenAlex | W3141023073 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
This paper presents a critical comparative inquiry aimed at discussing patterns of Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People and Emeka Nwabueze’s A Parliament of Vultures, portrayal, definition, situation as well as contextualization of political corruption and charlatanry in Nigeria. In addition, we are looking at how the texts’ application of the same literary device in projecting similar massages through biting satirical undertones, scathing rebukes and grim humour. Hence, we shall examine the effectiveness of this device in specific instances. To this end, this study seeks to interpret the embedded messages in the texts’ projections of corruption and charlatanry through two characters – Chief Nanga in A Man of the People and Mrs. Omeaku in A Parliament of Vultures. Furthermore, our aim is to explain what the texts view as the immediate and future consequences of the alluded negative vices to the society, espouse on the variables they adduce as the propelling forces, understand better their suppositions on why these vices fester, and adumbrate on suggestions from the texts on how these vices can be eradicated or contained. To carry out this discussion, we are applying theories espousing on reasons behind corruption in politics, and our discussion will be hinged on interpretive approach
Aesthetics · Art · Contextualization · Language change · Linguistics · Literature · Parliament · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Corruption and Economic Development · Law · Philosophy · Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East
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