Some aspects of symbolism in D. B. Z. Ntulis's one-act radio plays
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2001
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Abstract
The scope of this study will cover twenty one-act radio plays that Ntuli has written
from 1965 to 2000. Most of these plays have been broadcast by Ukhozi FM over the
years and are available on tapes at the S.AB.C. archives in Durban. Fortunately, most
of Ntuli's plays that were broadcast on the radio were later adapted, with very slight
changes, and published in various books, thus making them easily accessible. There
are, however, some plays that have never been broadcast before and only appear in
book form.
In analyzing all these one-act radio plays, emphasis will fall on how Ntuli gives
symbolic qualities to theme, setting and characterization in a radio play. We propose
to approach this study in this manner:
Chapter 1 will provide an introduction to this study. An outline of the aim and scope
of study will be covered as well as the research methodology and the approaches that
will be used in this study. The biographical sketch of D.B.Z. NtuIi will also be provided
so as to acquaint us with the man who has created the one-act plays that are the focus
of our discussion.
Chapter 2 deals with the nature, history and characteristics of radio drama. In this
chapter, our focus will be on how Ntuli uses the nature and technical requirements of
this medium to portray symbolic attributes of the play.
Chapter 3 examines themes and subject matter that Ntuli conveys in his one-act
radio plays. In this chapter we will discuss the recurring comments that NtuIi makes through different types of themes and how he depicts symbolism to enhance meaning
and message of these themes.
Chapter 4 will concentrate on setting as we generally know it. The aim of this chapter
is to determine the extent to which Ntuli uses symbols to enhance the significant role
of setting in his plays.
Chapter 5 shows the literary techniques through which Ntuli depicts characterization
in his plays. This chapter will deal with the symbolic features that characters adopt and
how this impacts on the plot of the play.
Chapter 6 provides a concluding statement. In this chapter we look back at
discussions in preceding chapters, comment on our findings and give recommendations
and suggestions for future research endeavors.
Description
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the Department of African Languages and Culture at the University of Zululand, South Africa [2001].
Keywords
Radio plays, English., Symbolism.