Naming practices in N.A. Milubi's drama : Mukosi wa lufu

Abstract

This dissertation Is an investigation of naming pracices in N. A. Milubi's drama 'MUKOSI WA LUFU. The names of characters and places are explained in. relation to literary aspects such as characterization, plot, action and theme The purpose of this study therefore Is not just to collect names In MUKOSI WA LUFU, but rather to try and show the role these names play in the work of art. Chapter one is concerned with introduction, i.e. aim, scope, approach, reviews on name practices, and the biography of N. A. Milubi Chapter two deals with literary onomastics devices. The following are briefly discussed; - Literary onomastics - the concept style - stylistics - literary names - literary onomastics in literary analysis - naming practice In A. K. Armah's - Two Thousand Seasons. Chapter three is concerned with NAMING PRACTICE IN TSHIVENDA. " - Naming In Tshivenda

- unisex names - naming of boys and girls in Vhavenda families - Biblical names - procedure followed in naming of children. Chapter four deals with the application of MUKOSI WA LUFU under the following; - Character names and the development of the plot. names and actions - place names and plot - naming and theme Chapter five deals with the conclusion. It is a summary of all chapters and general remarks.