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The Convert (Paperback)
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The Convert (Paperback)
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"This play tackles the theatrically attractive but ethically
complex issue of Christian fundamentalism. Nyamnjoh, as a
sociologist is well qualified to explore the social problems and
psychological pressures which give rise to the born-again
phenomenon, and the strong appeal of fundamentalist religion. The
Convert, however is no schematic sociological tract. It deals with
the conflicting imperatives in 21st century West Africa, which push
ordinary people into extraordinary situations, and provides no easy
solutions to the issues raised. Although the play revolves around
the Ultimate Church of Christ and the four main characters affected
by it, the audience is given a deftly sketched picture of a corrupt
world beyond it, lacking in spiritual or community values. ..] The
characterization. is remarkable for its avoidance of any obvious
protagonist; the audience is allowed no clear character with whom
to identify. The four main characters . have both virtues and
flaws, each providing insights into ways the consumer-oriented
materialism of modern life impacts upon African spirituality and
community values." - David Kerr, Professor in Literature and Drama,
University of Botswana "At the core of the implicit philosophy in
Nyamnjoh's The Convert . is the theatrical manifesto that
contemporary society has not only to liberate itself, and its
productive powers from 'Pentecostal', freak religions and
distortion, it also has to liberate these same productive
capacities from their present prostration. There is a deep,
engaging humanism that pervades The Convert, but it is a humanism
emblematic, to speak analogously, of the Aeschylean variety." -
Bate Besong, Africa Review of Books.
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