An analysis of short stories in Mmualebe.

Chapter 1 entails the problem statement that prompted the researcher to examine Malope’s work; the aim of the research; the research method aptly applicable to Malope’s work; the assumptions of other writers regarding Malope’s work; Malope as writer and critic; and a brief summary of the short stories: Bodiba jo bo jeleng ngwana mmaago and O re tshegisa ka baditšhaba. Chapter 2 covers the definitions and distinct features of narration pertaining to the narrator, narratee, degree of participation, levels of narration, structure of narration, narrative temporality, types of events, classification of narration and the intent of narration. With these aspects one should be able to see how they interact to form a unit or an entity. In addition, contributions made by various scholars regarding the aspects of narration, shall be indicated. Chapter 3 scans the application of each aspect by Malope in the text Mmualebe, specifically in the short stories, Bodiba jo bo jeleng ngwana mmaago and O re tshegisa ka baditšhaba. Also, similarities between Malope and the theorists shall be pointed out. Chapter 4 encases the conclusion whereby assessment of all the chapters will be revealed in conjunction with the commendable features of Malope. Also in this chapter, recommendations will be suggested to assist in the uplifting of short story writing, as well as the Setswana language in general.Ms. R. Mokgath