Langues & Cultures
Volume 6, Numéro 4, Pages 477-489
2025-12-25
Women’s Portrayal In The African Literary Text ''the Lion And The Jewel''
Authors : Elbechir Yaqot . Amara Naimi .
Abstract
The representation of women in African literature remains a focal point in contemporary literary criticism. This paper examines how African women are portrayed in The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka, using a feminist critical lens to investigate the gender-aware perspective presented in the play. The main goal is to shed light on the often inaccurate portrayals of women in male-authored texts and to explore how these narratives attempt to reflect women’s roles and agency within society. The study reveals a significant gender disparity, with women frequently depicted as subordinate in various aspects of life. It also underscores the ongoing dominance of male authority in many African patriarchal settings, where women continue to face marginalisation—particularly in rural communities where traditional practices still uphold gender inequality.
Keywords
Women’s representation; African literature; Feminist literary criticism; Female agency; patriarchy
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