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This chapter examines the ubiquity of motherhood/mothers in Malawian/Southern/East African literature. By examining poems by writers who have been active since the 1970s, it argues that ‘mother’ or ‘motherhood’ has been a central theme or motif to their poetics. The works of Jack Mapanje, Stella Chipasula, Charles Mungoshi, Rethabile Masilo, Lupenga Mphande, and Mazisi Kunene will be analyzed to explain how symbols and metaphors uplift the mother image. Furthermore, the ranges of storytelling techniques they employ show their commitment to symbolism, oral resources, and descriptive phrases used to highlight the significance of mothers in African society.

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The Depiction of Motherhood/Mothers in Malawian/Southern African Literature: A Discussion of Symbols and Metaphors

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    2026年

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  • Dike Okoro

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This chapter examines the ubiquity of motherhood/mothers in Malawian/Southern/East African literature. By examining poems by writers who have been active since the 1970s, it argues that ‘mother’ or ‘motherhood’ has been a central theme or motif to their poetics. The works of Jack Mapanje, Stella Chipasula, Charles Mungoshi, Rethabile Masilo, Lupenga Mphande, and Mazisi Kunene will be analyzed to explain how symbols and metaphors uplift the mother image. Furthermore, the ranges of storytelling techniques they employ show their commitment to symbolism, oral resources, and descriptive phrases used to highlight the significance of mothers in African society.