The Synergy of allegory and orality in noviolet bulawayo's glory
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2024
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University of Oum El Bouaghi
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This dissertation investigates the synergy between allegory and orality in NoViolet Bulawayo’s Glory (2022), placing it as a significant criticism on Zimbabwean society. Through a deep analysis, it shows how NoViolet Bulawayo used different types of allegories namely political, ancestral, and modern ones to represent the socio-political reality of Zimbabwe while employing oral storytelling methods to enhance the narrative’s effect. The research digs into the historical foundations of both allegory and orality, analyzing their history and relevance in African literature. By exploring Bulawayo’s narrative methods, it demonstrates how the fusion of these two literary genres not only improves the tale but also connects emotionally with the readers. The study underlines the transformational impact of this synergy, revealing how Glory acts as an allegorical speech that speaks directly to the Zimbabwean experience, advocating for social consciousness and collective action.