Browsing by Author "Atmani Younes"

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    Antonio Gramsci’s Intellectuals in Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel (1962), and Athol Fugard’s My Children! My Africa! (1990)
    (Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2025-11-09) Atmani Younes; Belmouhoub Abderezzak
    The present dissertation embarks on a thematic exploration that draws inspiration from Antonio Gramsci's theories of intellectualism, using them as a framework to delveinto the compelling narratives woven by Athol Fugard in "My Children, My Africa" and Wole Soyinka in"The Lion and the Jewel" . In this intellectual journey, we traverse the intricate landscapes of these two remarkable plays, exploring the complex interactions among intellectuals in their respective societies and the profound consequences of tradition, modernity, and cultural identity is a central focus. Through the prism of Gramsci's ideas, we navigate the thought-provoking narratives crafted by Fugard and Soyinka, illuminating their enduring relevance in the broader discourse on intellectualism and postcolonial thought. It has to be noted that Intellectualism, as a powerful force in human history, has consistently shaped societies, challenged societal norms, and driven progress. It transcends geographic boundaries and time periods, manifesting itself through the thoughts, ideas, and actions of those who engage deeply with the world around them. The African continent, too, bore witness to the influence of intellectualism ,especially during the era of European colonial dominance .This period of intense intellectual activity in Africa, characterized by the writings and actions of well-known individuals such Athol Fugard, andWole Soyinka, reflect a crucial chapter in the continent's history a time when intellectual thought became a potent tool for resistance, identity reclamation, and the pursuit of freedom. Exploring intellectualism in Africa during colonial rule unveils a compelling narrative of resilience, cultural preservation, and the seeds of change sown amidst adversity
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    Antonio Gramsci’s Intellectuals in Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel (1962), and Athol Fugard’s My Children! My Africa! (1990)
    (Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2023) Atmani Younes; Belmouhoub Abderezak
    This dissertation was a thematic study conducted on the representation of intellectuals in the plays The Lion and the Jewel (1962) written by Wole Soyinka, and My Children! My Africa!(1986) by Athol Fugard. The purpose of this dissertation was to study the characters’ social functions as intellectuals, whether organic or traditional, as well as the implementation of the notion of hegemony in the plays. The first chapter dealt with the types of intellectuals found in the play The Lion and the Jewel and showed the clash between modernism and traditional values in Nigeria. Chapter II was dedicated to My Children! My Africa! and looked at the characters from the perspective of Gramsci’ formation of intellectuals, and were found to be opposites from an ideological standpoint. Our findings asserted the divergence in the types of intellectuals the characters of the plays presented, and showed a clash between characters of opposing ideological stances that try to reinforce their social hegemony. Therefore, the conclusion that we have reached was that the playwrights expressed different viewpoints of the same issue in different ways.