The term Tradition and Modernity have got different definitions and ideals by different people. Everyone tends to have their own perceptions and beliefs about it. By definition, Tradition is a custom or belief that is passed down through generations, which contributes a sense of comfort and belongingness. It is believed to reinforce values as well. Examples include; language, knowledge, norms, authority, etc. Tradition has been the African pride since time immemorial and Wole Soyinka uses it ...
Superstition and exploitation has been an integral part of human life and experiences which many writers have delved into this subject matter. Superstition is the outcome of human fears and imagination whereas exploitation is of greed and selfishness. This work therefore aims at exploring superstition and exploitation as a subject matter in Faith Ben- Daniels' A Quarter Past Midnight and Amma Darko’s The Housemaid. The study draws references from the library and the internet to ...
