Exploring Post-independence African Identity and Sociopolitical Realities through Wole Soyinka’s Interpreters

Author(s)	Prof. Raja Sekhar Patteti, Sri K. Rama Raju
Country	India
Abstract	This paper researches into the intricate layers of post-independence African identity and sociopolitical realities as portrayed in Wole Soyinka’s seminal work, The Interpreters. Through a close examination of Soyinka's novel, we explore how the characters grapple with the complexities of nationhood, cultural heritage, and individual agency in the wake of colonialism. By analyzing the intersecting narratives and ideological conflicts within the text, we uncover the tensions between tradition and modernity, indigenous beliefs and Western influences, and the quest for authentic self-expression amidst political turmoil. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of African literature and the multifaceted discourses surrounding postcolonial identity formation.
Keywords	African identity, post-independence, sociopolitical realities, colonialism, tradition, modernity, cultural heritage, nationhood, self-expression.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024
Published On	2024-05-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.20021

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