The portrayal of women in selected novels of K.E. Ntsane

M.A.This study deals with the portrayal of female characters in three novels of K.E. Ntsane. The novels are Masoabi ngwana Mosotho wa kajeno, Nna Sajene Kokobela, C.I.D. and Bao batho. CHAPTER ONE This chapter deals with the aim and scope of the study, approach, the biography of K.E. Ntsane and his contribution to Sesotho literature, a short summary of the three novels, the cultural image of a Mosotho woman and the conclusion. CHAPTER TWO This chapter consists of the origin of feminism and its effect on women. The definition and method of characterization are discussed in relation to the female characters in selected works. The woman in a Sesotho culture is examined in some detail. CHAPTER THREE In chapter 3, the portrayal of female characters in the novels is discussed. Their behaviour as well as the author's attitude is examined. CHAPTER FOUR Chapter 4 deals with Ntsane's style in the three novels. CHAPTER FIVE This chapter is a general conclusion to this study