Weather symbolism in DBZ Ntuli's literature

Abstract

This study deals with weather symbolism in DBZ Ntuli's literature. Chapter one describes the aim, biography of DBZ Ntuli, definition of important literary concepts, the scope and the methodology.

Chapter two considers the symbolic use of mist, fog, overcast weather and clouds. Each of these aspects is defined and is studied under each genre, i.e. in terms of its use by Ntuli in prose, drama and poetry.

Chapter three explores the symbolic usage of rain, thunder and the rainbow in all the genres in which Ntuli writes.

Chapter four deals with the imagery of the sun. The sun is shown as exhibiting three distinct levels of heat: mild, hot and extremely hot.

Chapter five deals with the symbol of cold weather. Its aspects can be perceived on two levels: cold weather and extremely cold weather.

Chapter six is a general conclusion that reveals the outcome of the research, observations and the recommendations.