The place of N.M.Khaketla's selected plays in the development of Sesotho drama

Abstract

This study is on, the place of N.M. Khaketla’s selected plays in the development of Sesotho drama. It aims at showing how Khaketla as the first female dramatist distinguishes herself from her counterparts as regards, the choice of themes, stylistic devices and portrayal of male and female characters. Chapter one is introduction; guiding the readers as to how the study will be conducted. Chapter two compares and contrasts Khaketla’s choice of themes with those of her counterparts. Chapter three examines stylistic devices in Khaketla’s works and how she differs from her counterparts. Chapter four engages on the comparative analysis of male and female characters in the works of Khaketla with her counterparts. The last chapter is conclusion, covering the findings and recommendations for further study. The information needed for the success of this work has been obtained from Khaketla’s four books: Mosali eo ’neileng eena (1954), Ka u lotha (1976), Pelo ea monna (1977) and Ho isa lefung (1977) as well as the plays of her counterparts dating from 1928-1979. The study discovered that Khaketla’s plays occupy a special place in the development of Sesotho drama.