AESTHETICS OF RESISTANCE IN TANURE OJAIDE’S THE ACTIVIST AND HELON HABILA’S WAITING FOR AN ANGEL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

1.0       General Introduction

1.1       Definition of Terms

1.2       Purpose of Study

1.3       Justification

1.4       Scope of the Study

1.5       Methodology

References

CHAPTER TWO  

2.0       Literature Review

2.1       The Historical Context

2.2       The Author's Background

2.3       The Critic/Reader

References

CHAPTER THREE  

3.0       Introduction

3.1       The Nigerian-Niger Delta Situation

3.2       Aesthetics of Resistance

Reference

CHAPTER FOUR 

4.1       Introduction

4.2       Aesthetics of Resistance

Reference

CHAPTER FIVE 

5.0       Summary, Findings and Conclusion

Bibliography

CHAPTER ONE

1.0       GENERAL INTRODUCTION

- art has a purpose. I believe in the social status of art - it must be used to advance the cause of humanity - I believe that if art has any sake at all, it is humanity - I am a humanist. The content is as important as the work. A work of art is not a technical jargon - A container without content is empty. As concerned committed artist, the basis of all art is justice (Osundare, 16).

The above extract forms the basis of this work. It emphasizes the relevance of art to humanity and also shows the duty of the artist to the society in which he lives.