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Patriarchy In Nervous Conditions

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Throughout the novel, Nervous Conditions many characters battle with issues that cause unfair domination. The evidence for unfair domination is made clear from the first page of the book: “(her) escape and Lucia’s; about (her) mother’s and Maiguru’s entrapment; and about Nyasha’s rebellion” (Dangarembga, 1988:1) gives a clear indication that there are people of the village that have been oppressed. During the course of the novel certain characters attempt to deal with such issues. This essay will critique the circumstances of Tambu, Maiguru and Nhamo through a close examination of patriarchy through culture, gender inequality, education, and finally emancipation where all aspects are interconnected.
The characters of this novel live in a village in Rhodesia. During this time Rhodesia is under colonial rule which has a severe impact on the lives of each character. There is a struggle between accepting westernisation and keeping to the African …show more content…

27 Jul 2015 .
Dangarembga, Tsitsi. 1988. Nervous Conditions. London: Ayebia http://www.gradesaver.com/nervous-conditions - 27 July 2015 https://mdbrady.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/nervous-condition-by-tsitsi-dangarembga/ ¬- 27 July 2015
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I, Kaleigh Sardini, student number: 54584604, declare that this assignment is my own original work. Where secondary sources were consulted (either from a printed source or from the internet), this has been carefully acknowledged and referenced in accordance with departmental requirements. I understand what plagiarism is and am aware of the department’s policy in this regard. I have not allowed anyone else to borrow or copy my work.
Semester 2 – assignment 01 – Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga

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