Nigerian Mythology in "Akata Warrior" by Nnedi Okorafor
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Erscheinungsdatum
31.07.2023
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12 (Printausgabe)
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485 KB
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Englisch
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9783346914972
Seminar paper from the year 2022 in the subject African Studies - Literature, grade: 1, University of Innsbruck, language: English, abstract: "Akata Warrior" is the sequel to the young adult fantasy novel "Akata Witch". Where "Akata Witch" has its focus on the construction of a fascinating world based on Nigerian mythology. "Akata warrior" further expands this magical world, with many of the creatures and concepts being familiar with Nigerian and other West African stories.
The theme of the story is that the power and strength to overcome obstacles lives within oneself. Sunny Nwazue, who is the protagonist of the book, is a Nigerian American who not only suffers from albinism but is also a member of the Leopard society. Due to her membership in this group, she can use her albinism as the key to her power. Her membership also introduces her to a whole new world, full of mystical events and creatures. A walk through Nwazue's story in "Akata Warrior" reveals a unique and intricate network of allusions and inclusions of creatures and concepts from Nigerian mythology.
The theme of the story is that the power and strength to overcome obstacles lives within oneself. Sunny Nwazue, who is the protagonist of the book, is a Nigerian American who not only suffers from albinism but is also a member of the Leopard society. Due to her membership in this group, she can use her albinism as the key to her power. Her membership also introduces her to a whole new world, full of mystical events and creatures. A walk through Nwazue's story in "Akata Warrior" reveals a unique and intricate network of allusions and inclusions of creatures and concepts from Nigerian mythology.
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