The article analyses the novel Umshado in relation to differences in attitudes and behaviour, and also in relation to “free” expression or subjectivity by the woman writer, N Zulu.This is achieved by exploring the use of language by both men and women in this literary text. By engaging a nuanced discourse analysis, the article seeks to explore some contradictory aspects of selected Zulu traditional practices, and how these negatively impact on the rights of women. The article explores the struggles that a woman goes through in trying to attain her freedom and independence which unfortunately lands her in trouble and emerges as a victim.

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N Zulu对Umshado[婚姻]中“解放”女性形象的女性主义话语分析

本文分析了小说 Umshado 与态度和行为差异的关系，以及女作家 N Zulu 与“自由”表达或主观性的关系。这是通过探索男性和女性在这部作品中使用语言来实现的。文学文本。通过细致入微的话语分析，本文试图探索选定的祖鲁传统习俗的一些矛盾方面，以及这些方面如何对妇女权利产生负面影响。这篇文章探讨了女性在努力获得自由和独立的过程中所经历的挣扎，不幸的是，这些挣扎使她陷入困境并成为受害者。