PLACING CHINUA ACHEBE’S ANTHILLS OF THE SAVANNAH AND FRANZ KAFKA’S THE TRIAL IN THE MODERNIST LENS

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Introduction
• 1.2Background of study
• 1.3Problem Statement
• 1.4Objective of study
• 1.5Limitation of study
• 1.6Scope of study
• 1.7Significance of study
• 1.8Structure of the research
• 1.9Definition of terms

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1Modernism in literature
• 2.2Characteristics of modernist literature
• 2.3Major themes in modernist literature
• 2.4Influential modernist authors
• 2.5Chinua Achebe's writing style
• 2.6Franz Kafka's contribution to modernist literature
• 2.7Comparing Achebe and Kafka's works
• 2.8Relevance of "Anthills of the Savannah" and "The Trial" in modernist literature
• 2.9Critical reception of Achebe and Kafka's works
• 2.10Impact of modernism on contemporary literature

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3.1Research design and methodology
• 3.2Data collection methods
• 3.3Sampling techniques
• 3.4Data analysis procedures
• 3.5Ethical considerations
• 3.6Research limitations
• 3.7Reliability and validity of research instruments
• 3.8Case study approach

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• 4.1Overview of research findings
• 4.2Analysis of themes in "Anthills of the Savannah" and "The Trial"
• 4.3Character analysis in Achebe and Kafka's works
• 4.4Narrative techniques in modernist literature
• 4.5Symbolism and imagery in the novels
• 4.6Comparison of societal contexts in the works
• 4.7Reader response and interpretation
• 4.8Implications of the findings

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• 5.1Summary of research findings
• 5.2Conclusion and implications
• 5.3Recommendations for future research
• 5.4Contributions to the field of literature
• 5.5Reflections on the research process