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Applied Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Li... more Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Linus Asong represents man’s link with nature in the novel No Way to Die. It attempts to provide an answer to the following question: how does Linus Asong portray the contact between man and nature? The work is based on the premise that the Cameroonian author depicts the relationship between human beings and other elements of the ecosystem with perspectives for improvement for the benefit of both man and nature. Second Wave Ecocriticism, as outlined by Lawrence Buell, is used to bring out novelist’s ecological vision which posits that human beings need to improve their relationship with, or treatment of, other elements of nature so that the rapidly degrading ecosystem is saved. Keywords: Environment, Fiction, Ecocriticism, Degradation, Protection, Vision
Ecological Perspectives in Linus T. Asong's No Way to Die, 2020
Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Li... more Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Linus Asong represents man's link with nature in the novel No Way to Die. It attempts to provide an answer to the following question: how does Linus Asong portray the contact between man and nature? The work is based on the premise that the Cameroonian author depicts the relationship between human beings and other elements of the ecosystem with perspectives for improvement for the benefit of both man and nature. Second Wave Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell is used to bring out novelist's ecological vision which posits that human beings need to improve their relationship with, or treatment of, other elements of nature so that the rapidly degrading ecosystem is saved.
Ecological Stakes in The Crabs of Bangui by Linus T. Asong, 2020
The ecosystem is rapidly degrading and that is a serious call for concern as the survival of all ... more The ecosystem is rapidly degrading and that is a serious call for concern as the survival of all its elements including man is threatened. People of all walks of life, writers inclusive, put in efforts to redress this situation and that is why this article analyses Linus Asong's ecological vision in his novel The Crabs of Bangui. The study sets out to examine the environmental dimension of the text. The question that guides the work is: how does Linus Asong represent man's relationship with nature in The Crabs of Bangui? Using Ecocriticism according to Michael Cohen and Ecopoetics as outlined by Sarah Nolan, the work is based on the premise that the novelist depicts the environment with calls for more protection using a wide range of stylistic elements.
Masters Dissertation, 2015
ABSTRACT This work entitled “Ecological Awareness in Cameroonian Fiction: An Ecosemiotic... more ABSTRACT
This work entitled “Ecological Awareness in Cameroonian Fiction: An Ecosemiotic Reading of
Linus T. Asong’s No Way to Die and The Crabs of Bangui” set out to illustrate that there is a
representation of the environment in Cameroonian fiction. It examines Linus Asong’s
representation of the relationship between man and the environment in No Way to Die and The
Crabs of Bangui. To do this, the Ecosemiotic method was used. This Method analyses the
meanings signified by natural elements and ecologically significant attitudes. The work has
three chapters; each of which handles an aspect of Asong’s vision of the environment. Chapter
one, entitled “Representation of Environmental Stakes in Asong’s Works”, examines the causes
of man’s anti-environmental attitude and the rewards man gets by living in harmony with the
environment. Chapter two, “Discourse on man’s Conflicting Relationship with his Natural
Environment”, analyses the manner in which man endangers the environment. Finally, chapter
three, entitled “The Ideal of Harmony between Man and Nature” examines the steps taken by
man to protect the environment. The work concludes that ecological concerns are raised in Linus
T. Asongs No Way to Die and The Crabs of Bangui where the author’s vision is that a holistic
approach is necessary if the environmental menace is to be curbed and he stresses on the
interconnectedness between man, nature, and deities.
Key words: Environment, Degradation, Endangerment, Protection, Awareness,
Ecosemiotics, Literature, Fiction, Ethics
European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies (EJELLS), 2021
The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in which writers from ... more The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in which writers from different backgrounds represent man's relationship with nature in their texts and how they tie it to feminist dynamics. More precisely, the work focuses Hardy represent the connection between environmental issues and gender considerations? The hypothesis is based on the premise that the two authors represent the environment and feminine realities with hints to the need for more protection. Second Wave Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell and Ecofeminism according to Paul Sanders Quick constitute the theoretical framework while the Comparative Approach of Tötösy de Zepetnek that stresses on an international dimension is the methodology used to bring out the ecofeminist visions of the two writers in the above-mentioned texts.
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2020
Colonialism had a lot of effects on Africa. One of the aspects in which colonialism and its accom... more Colonialism had a lot of effects on Africa. One of the aspects in which colonialism and its accompanying economic, cultural and political expansion left a mark on the continent is with regards to ecological considerations. It is against this backdrop that this paper entitled "Postcolonial Ecological Setup in Chinua Achebe's Novels" examines the manner in which the Nigerian author presents the relationship between colonialism and environmental stakes in his trilogy Things Fall Apart, No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God. The research question that guides the work is: how does Chinua Achebe represent the link between colonialism and the ecology? The hypothesis is based on the premise that Chinua Achebe projects a colonial environment that is suffering from the effects of colonialism. Postcolonial Ecocriticism as outlined by Graham Huggan and Helen Tiffin constitutes the theoretical framework. The work that is divided into two parts came out with the conclusion that through his trilogy Chinua Achebe depicts colonialism as doing much to the African ecosystem.
Thesis Chapters by Amadou Danlami
PhD Thesis, 2018
ABSTRACT The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in... more ABSTRACT
The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in which
writers from different backgrounds view and represent man’s relationship with nature in their
texts. This work entitled Environment and Literature: A Comparative Ecocritical Study of the
Works of Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy sets out to examine the Nigerian writer Chinua
Achebe and the English writer Thomas Hardy’s representations of the relationship between man
and nature in their texts. More precisely, the work focuses on Achebe’s trilogy Things Fall
Apart, No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God and Thomas Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge,
Tess of the D’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. The research question that guides the work is:
how do Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy represent man’s relationship with the environment?
The hypothesis is based on the premise that Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy represent the
environment as one that needs to be protected from the damages caused by man. Second Wave
Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell and Ecopoetics according to Sarah Nolan constitute
the theoretical framework while the Comparative Approach idea of Tötösy de Zepetnek that
stresses on an international dimension is the methodology used to bring out the ecological
visions of the two writers in the above-mentioned texts. This permits me to examine the spatio-temporal, literary and social backgrounds under which the writers lived and wrote and how they
affected their visions of man’s relationship with the environment. I also analyze the manner in
which the authors represent man’s relationship with the flora and fauna as well as their worth.
The manner in which Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy exploit some stylistic feature in a
recurrent manner to bring out their ecological visions that they can be considered hallmarks in
their ecological discourses is equally examined. I came out with the conclusion that Chinua
Achebe and Thomas Hardy share an environmental protection vision and discourse in their texts
despite the fact that they mostly do so in different manners owing to the different backgrounds
they lived in.
Key words: Environment, Fiction, Ecocriticism, Ecopoetics, Comparative Analysis, Chinua
Achebe, Thomas Hardy, Degradation, Protection, Vision
PhD Thesis, 2018
ABSTRACT The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in... more ABSTRACT
The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in which
writers from different backgrounds view and represent man’s relationship with nature in their
texts. This work entitled Environment and Literature: A Comparative Ecocritical Study of the
Works of Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy sets out to examine the Nigerian writer Chinua
Achebe and the English writer Thomas Hardy’s representations of the relationship between man
and nature in their texts. More precisely, the work focuses on Achebe’s trilogy Things Fall
Apart, No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God and Thomas Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge,
Tess of the D’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. The research question that guides the work is:
how do Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy represent man’s relationship with the environment?
The hypothesis is based on the premise that Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy represent the
environment as one that needs to be protected from the damages caused by man. Second Wave
Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell and Ecopoetics according to Sarah Nolan constitute
the theoretical framework while the Comparative Approach idea of Tötösy de Zepetnek that
stresses on an international dimension is the methodology used to bring out the ecological
visions of the two writers in the above-mentioned texts. This permits me to examine the spatio-temporal, literary and social backgrounds under which the writers lived and wrote and how they
affected their visions of man’s relationship with the environment. I also analyze the manner in
which the authors represent man’s relationship with the flora and fauna as well as their worth.
The manner in which Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy exploit some stylistic feature in a
recurrent manner to bring out their ecological visions that they can be considered hallmarks in
their ecological discourses is equally examined. I came out with the conclusion that Chinua
Achebe and Thomas Hardy share an environmental protection vision and discourse in their texts
despite the fact that they mostly do so in different manners owing to the different backgrounds
they lived in.
Key words: Environment, Fiction, Ecocriticism, Ecopoetics, Comparative Analysis, Chinua
Achebe, Thomas Hardy, Degradation, Protection, Vision
Applied Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Li... more Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Linus Asong represents man’s link with nature in the novel No Way to Die. It attempts to provide an answer to the following question: how does Linus Asong portray the contact between man and nature? The work is based on the premise that the Cameroonian author depicts the relationship between human beings and other elements of the ecosystem with perspectives for improvement for the benefit of both man and nature. Second Wave Ecocriticism, as outlined by Lawrence Buell, is used to bring out novelist’s ecological vision which posits that human beings need to improve their relationship with, or treatment of, other elements of nature so that the rapidly degrading ecosystem is saved. Keywords: Environment, Fiction, Ecocriticism, Degradation, Protection, Vision
Ecological Perspectives in Linus T. Asong's No Way to Die, 2020
Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Li... more Given the environmental crisis plaguing the world, this paper investigates the manner in which Linus Asong represents man's link with nature in the novel No Way to Die. It attempts to provide an answer to the following question: how does Linus Asong portray the contact between man and nature? The work is based on the premise that the Cameroonian author depicts the relationship between human beings and other elements of the ecosystem with perspectives for improvement for the benefit of both man and nature. Second Wave Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell is used to bring out novelist's ecological vision which posits that human beings need to improve their relationship with, or treatment of, other elements of nature so that the rapidly degrading ecosystem is saved.
Ecological Stakes in The Crabs of Bangui by Linus T. Asong, 2020
The ecosystem is rapidly degrading and that is a serious call for concern as the survival of all ... more The ecosystem is rapidly degrading and that is a serious call for concern as the survival of all its elements including man is threatened. People of all walks of life, writers inclusive, put in efforts to redress this situation and that is why this article analyses Linus Asong's ecological vision in his novel The Crabs of Bangui. The study sets out to examine the environmental dimension of the text. The question that guides the work is: how does Linus Asong represent man's relationship with nature in The Crabs of Bangui? Using Ecocriticism according to Michael Cohen and Ecopoetics as outlined by Sarah Nolan, the work is based on the premise that the novelist depicts the environment with calls for more protection using a wide range of stylistic elements.
Masters Dissertation, 2015
ABSTRACT This work entitled “Ecological Awareness in Cameroonian Fiction: An Ecosemiotic... more ABSTRACT
This work entitled “Ecological Awareness in Cameroonian Fiction: An Ecosemiotic Reading of
Linus T. Asong’s No Way to Die and The Crabs of Bangui” set out to illustrate that there is a
representation of the environment in Cameroonian fiction. It examines Linus Asong’s
representation of the relationship between man and the environment in No Way to Die and The
Crabs of Bangui. To do this, the Ecosemiotic method was used. This Method analyses the
meanings signified by natural elements and ecologically significant attitudes. The work has
three chapters; each of which handles an aspect of Asong’s vision of the environment. Chapter
one, entitled “Representation of Environmental Stakes in Asong’s Works”, examines the causes
of man’s anti-environmental attitude and the rewards man gets by living in harmony with the
environment. Chapter two, “Discourse on man’s Conflicting Relationship with his Natural
Environment”, analyses the manner in which man endangers the environment. Finally, chapter
three, entitled “The Ideal of Harmony between Man and Nature” examines the steps taken by
man to protect the environment. The work concludes that ecological concerns are raised in Linus
T. Asongs No Way to Die and The Crabs of Bangui where the author’s vision is that a holistic
approach is necessary if the environmental menace is to be curbed and he stresses on the
interconnectedness between man, nature, and deities.
Key words: Environment, Degradation, Endangerment, Protection, Awareness,
Ecosemiotics, Literature, Fiction, Ethics
European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies (EJELLS), 2021
The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in which writers from ... more The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in which writers from different backgrounds represent man's relationship with nature in their texts and how they tie it to feminist dynamics. More precisely, the work focuses Hardy represent the connection between environmental issues and gender considerations? The hypothesis is based on the premise that the two authors represent the environment and feminine realities with hints to the need for more protection. Second Wave Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell and Ecofeminism according to Paul Sanders Quick constitute the theoretical framework while the Comparative Approach of Tötösy de Zepetnek that stresses on an international dimension is the methodology used to bring out the ecofeminist visions of the two writers in the above-mentioned texts.
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2020
Colonialism had a lot of effects on Africa. One of the aspects in which colonialism and its accom... more Colonialism had a lot of effects on Africa. One of the aspects in which colonialism and its accompanying economic, cultural and political expansion left a mark on the continent is with regards to ecological considerations. It is against this backdrop that this paper entitled "Postcolonial Ecological Setup in Chinua Achebe's Novels" examines the manner in which the Nigerian author presents the relationship between colonialism and environmental stakes in his trilogy Things Fall Apart, No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God. The research question that guides the work is: how does Chinua Achebe represent the link between colonialism and the ecology? The hypothesis is based on the premise that Chinua Achebe projects a colonial environment that is suffering from the effects of colonialism. Postcolonial Ecocriticism as outlined by Graham Huggan and Helen Tiffin constitutes the theoretical framework. The work that is divided into two parts came out with the conclusion that through his trilogy Chinua Achebe depicts colonialism as doing much to the African ecosystem.
PhD Thesis, 2018
ABSTRACT The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in... more ABSTRACT
The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in which
writers from different backgrounds view and represent man’s relationship with nature in their
texts. This work entitled Environment and Literature: A Comparative Ecocritical Study of the
Works of Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy sets out to examine the Nigerian writer Chinua
Achebe and the English writer Thomas Hardy’s representations of the relationship between man
and nature in their texts. More precisely, the work focuses on Achebe’s trilogy Things Fall
Apart, No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God and Thomas Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge,
Tess of the D’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. The research question that guides the work is:
how do Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy represent man’s relationship with the environment?
The hypothesis is based on the premise that Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy represent the
environment as one that needs to be protected from the damages caused by man. Second Wave
Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell and Ecopoetics according to Sarah Nolan constitute
the theoretical framework while the Comparative Approach idea of Tötösy de Zepetnek that
stresses on an international dimension is the methodology used to bring out the ecological
visions of the two writers in the above-mentioned texts. This permits me to examine the spatio-temporal, literary and social backgrounds under which the writers lived and wrote and how they
affected their visions of man’s relationship with the environment. I also analyze the manner in
which the authors represent man’s relationship with the flora and fauna as well as their worth.
The manner in which Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy exploit some stylistic feature in a
recurrent manner to bring out their ecological visions that they can be considered hallmarks in
their ecological discourses is equally examined. I came out with the conclusion that Chinua
Achebe and Thomas Hardy share an environmental protection vision and discourse in their texts
despite the fact that they mostly do so in different manners owing to the different backgrounds
they lived in.
Key words: Environment, Fiction, Ecocriticism, Ecopoetics, Comparative Analysis, Chinua
Achebe, Thomas Hardy, Degradation, Protection, Vision
PhD Thesis, 2018
ABSTRACT The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in... more ABSTRACT
The current global environmental crises urged me to investigate the manner in which
writers from different backgrounds view and represent man’s relationship with nature in their
texts. This work entitled Environment and Literature: A Comparative Ecocritical Study of the
Works of Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy sets out to examine the Nigerian writer Chinua
Achebe and the English writer Thomas Hardy’s representations of the relationship between man
and nature in their texts. More precisely, the work focuses on Achebe’s trilogy Things Fall
Apart, No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God and Thomas Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge,
Tess of the D’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. The research question that guides the work is:
how do Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy represent man’s relationship with the environment?
The hypothesis is based on the premise that Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy represent the
environment as one that needs to be protected from the damages caused by man. Second Wave
Ecocriticism as outlined by Lawrence Buell and Ecopoetics according to Sarah Nolan constitute
the theoretical framework while the Comparative Approach idea of Tötösy de Zepetnek that
stresses on an international dimension is the methodology used to bring out the ecological
visions of the two writers in the above-mentioned texts. This permits me to examine the spatio-temporal, literary and social backgrounds under which the writers lived and wrote and how they
affected their visions of man’s relationship with the environment. I also analyze the manner in
which the authors represent man’s relationship with the flora and fauna as well as their worth.
The manner in which Chinua Achebe and Thomas Hardy exploit some stylistic feature in a
recurrent manner to bring out their ecological visions that they can be considered hallmarks in
their ecological discourses is equally examined. I came out with the conclusion that Chinua
Achebe and Thomas Hardy share an environmental protection vision and discourse in their texts
despite the fact that they mostly do so in different manners owing to the different backgrounds
they lived in.
Key words: Environment, Fiction, Ecocriticism, Ecopoetics, Comparative Analysis, Chinua
Achebe, Thomas Hardy, Degradation, Protection, Vision