Drama And Social Change:
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2012
Authors
Afolayan, B.F.
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Abstract
This paper is an exploration of the concept of drama as an instrument of social re-ordering and of Osofisan 's belief in its use to assert the equal humanity of all men. In Once upon Four Robbers, Osofisan argues that armed robbery is a societal creation and as such demands a societal solution and not recourse to divine intervention. The paper investigates the unusual theme and characterisation, harsh and vitriolic use of language and tone as employed by Osofisan in this play. It concludes with the playwright's artistic mediation. of this social experience and his proffered solution to the social menace constiiuted by armed robbery. Change is at the centre of this discourse. The play becomes a veritable weapon in Osofisan's hand to call for change in society. Whether he succeeds or not in this bid is what is examined in this paper.
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Drama , Social Change
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Afolayan,B.F. (2012) Drama And Social Change: Osofisan's Humanistic Approach In Once Upon Four Robbers. Journal of African Studies Vol.5,No.(4),p.137-156.