A Marxist critique of D.B.Z. Ntuli's short stories

Abstract

Marxist Theory is used in this study to analyse D.B.Z. Ntuli's short stories. A detailed analysis of relevant short stories is given in order to ascertain the role played by influence and ideology on the author's creative work. Chapter one is concerned with introduction, i.e. aim, scope, biographical sketch of Ntuli and the definition of concepts. In chapter' two we develop a theoretical framework. The following are discussed: definition of the Marxist Theory historical background Marxism from a sociological perspective Marxist Literary Theories Marxism and African Literature. Chapter three deals with influence, which confirms the Marxist idea that literature should be bound to social reality. We looked at how tradition, other writers and Christianity served as a source of inspiration to Ntuli. In chapter four we discussed about ideology. The writer's hard experiences and of his people (Blacks) are discussed, i.e. economic and political oppression. Chapter five is concerned with conclusion i.e. observations and recapitulations.