The Portrayal of Women Characters: a Case Study of Ngugi Wa Thiong ‘o’s the River Between
Student: Mariam Bose Kareem (Project, 2025)
Department of English and Literary Studies
Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State
Abstract
This research work explores the portrayal of women characters in Ngugi wa Thiong'o's The River Between, focusing on their complex roles within a patriarchal Gikuyu society. The novel features Muthoni and Nyambura, who embody the struggle for agency against male dominance. Muthoni's choice to undergo circumcision reflects her defiance and quest for identity, while Nyambura grapples with familial loyalty and societal expectations. Despite their challenges, both characters exhibit resilience, challenging traditional gender norms. This analysis highlights Ngugi's feminist inclinations, revealing how he critiques patriarchy while simultaneously navigating its limitations in character development.
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- University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt , River State 6
- University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State 220
- University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 214
- Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State 248
- Veritas University, Bwari, FCT, Abuja 2
- Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State 4
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State 5
- Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State 16
- Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe State 3
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, Kano State 3