Original Articles

The structure of the drama, Mocomo wa Badimo by J J Moiloa

Published in: South African Journal of African Languages
Volume 4 , issue 1 , 1984 , pages: 13–60

DOI: 10.1080/02572117.1984.10586565

Author(s): C.F. Emslie Department of Bantu Languages,

Abstract

Moiloa's play does not conform to the so-called ideal build of a drama, but it does not in any way diminish its value as a play because very few modern plays comply structurally with any given formula. Thus it is evident that Moiloa too breaks traditional conventions in his drama.

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