Abstract
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. Mokgathi